Tesla started production of the Semi outside of Reno this year at the site where it primarily makes the battery cells, drive units, and battery packs that power its cars. Production got delayed by the Covid pandemic and battery cell supply issues, among other things. Tesla says that the Semi can travel 500 miles on a single charge while fully loaded. The new fast-charging system will eventually be installed at Tesla SuperCharging stations and used to power up Cybertrucks, the consumer pickup truck Tesla is planning, Musk revealed. Musk and other execs did not discuss how many trucks they plan to produce in the next year, nor how many they will produce. The event may provide relief to fans worried about his commitment to and focus on the electric vehicle business. . . .
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