Quote from: Tugboat01 on August 08, 2023, 13:02:24Does anyone here understand how much 750 megawatts is. We will have rolling blackouts in every part of America!

It helps if you know the difference between a 750 kilowatt charger that is called a "Megawatt Charger" and something that uses 750 megawatts. Thus, because most of us read the article and know 750kW is 1,000 times smaller than you are erroneously claiming we are indeed not worried. Especially if such substations are supplemented by local solar or wind power (likely as part of the station)

 You're a poster child for American stupidity.

$31M in taxpayer money for 21 experimental trucks that haul less freight for less distance(impressive NOT). Does anyone here understand how much 750 megawatts is. We will have rolling blackouts in every part of America!

Fantastic progress on green transport, well done Elon 👏

New solid state battery technology is going to improve this entire industry, adding a huge increase in the convenience even further in the coming months and years to come by reducing the charging time considerably!!

Keep up the good work Elon @Tesla!

First reusable electric semi
Biggest electric car manufacturer
First reusable rockets
And much much more...

🙏🎇💪🎉🙌❤️

But how much load are they carrying?
Couldn't find the answer anywhere.

Seems like really solid progress. A route that would allow Tesla to run from Freemont to Austin would be nice,a chance to mainstream what was a pipe dream .

Pepsi is hauling potato chips 450 miles in good weather?  Wow, exciting.

Truck drivers can only drive 12 hrs per day long haul and have mandatory breaks. The general rule is 500 miles per day for a solo driver. 

So even the 45 min charge time to 95% is great to fit into a drivers schedule and breaks.

If you have a team driver, they still need breaks and refuel. Refueling takes 15 minutes anyways

So the fast charging will work if the network is built out for general freight.

Very remote and extreme weather is a different story

Amazing leap forward and looks very promising. 

Focus should be on fleets running day trips as PepsiCo to start and learn

Funny cause gas powered semis don't need as long as the pump and can drive 2,000+ miles in harsh conditions. As even just building evs and green tech for California's plan would need to see 3 times more mining and oil production just to build the stuff...