Most people are familiar with Tesla‘s cars – but the electric automaker’s next product will be bigger than personal transportation. Much bigger. According to a recent Tweet from Elon Musk, Tesla is set to launch an all-electric semi truck in just a few months. Musk says Tesla will reveal the new truck in September, noting that the new tech will be “seriously next level.” The Tesla CEO also mentioned that the company is working on a pickup truck, which won’t be revealed for 18 to 24 months.
Tesla Semi truck unveil set for September. Team has done an amazing job. Seriously next level.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 13, 2017
Elon first mentioned Tesla’s plan to create a semi-truck in July 2016, while he was laying out his “Master Plan.” According to the plan, the Tesla Semi truck is an essential part of creating greener transportation. An electric, presumably self-driving semi-truck could make cargo transportation safer and cleaner for the environment.
@NoahMagel Pickup truck unveil in 18 to 24 months
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 13, 2017
In a recent Twitter conversation, Musk mentioned that the company is also working on a pickup truck for the Tesla line. That will be unveiled in a few years. Currently the company’s line up includes a the luxury Model S sedan, Model X luxury crossover SUV and the more affordable Model 3, which should hit streets later this year.
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