Elon Musk Announces Tesla Semi 'Will Be Available Worldwide' Amid Growing Skepticism Over 500-Mile Range And Autonomous Features

Elon Musk has announced the global launch of the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Semi truck. This announcement comes amid ongoing skepticism about the truck’s autonomous capabilities and its 500-mile range.

What Happened: “Tesla Semi will be available worldwide,” Musk wrote on social media platform X.

Despite doubts surrounding the feasibility of a class 8 truck with such a range, recent third-party tests, reported by Electrek on Monday, including one conducted with DHL, are beginning to validate Tesla’s claims. These trials are crucial as Tesla seeks to build trust in the truck’s autonomous features.

The Tesla Semi program, initially scheduled for production in 2019, faced significant delays. However, volume production is now set to commence.

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