Elon Musk just unveiled a new engine for Tesla semi the first batch of Tesla semi was previously
delivered to its first clients although little is known about or at best cannot be confirmed about
the vehicle's real production specifications the good news is that in the recent Tesla investor
day Elon Musk just unveiled a new engine for the Tesla semi and so in today's episode we are going
to share everything you need to know about the new engine of the Tesla semi and its production
specification so stay tuned hello everyone and welcome back to Elon Musk Evolution where we bring
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the Bell icon so you don't miss any of our amazing videos semi trucks make up only one percent of the
cars on the road but produce twenty percent of the emissions in the transportation sector CEO Elon
Musk said when Tesla held the first deliveries of the semi he emphasized the need for sustainable
long-haulers the Tesla semi is one of the vehicles created to battle the current state system a
modified plaid tri-motor drivetrain with a reverse direction is used in the Tesla semi the model S
plaid's Dual rear Motors are positioned on the rear axle while the Model S's front motor drives
the semi's rear axle and serves as the vehicle's high efficiency Highway Drive Unit in light of
this it is predicted that the 1020 horsepower and 1050 pounds feet of torque offered by the
model S and model X plaid will likely be matched by the Tesla semi Tesla claims that the semi is a
behemoth with a total power output that is three times more than any diesel truck currently seen
on the road the precise Peak were continuous power production figure is not provided by Tesla though
the car has claimed to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 20 seconds when fully
loaded so the high power is not at all surprising to us for consideration the permitted gross
combination way toward gcw for fully loaded bevs is 82 000 pounds or two thousand pounds more than
for diesel trucks which is eighty thousand this is likely the reason why a heavily loaded Tesla
semi was able to accelerate effortlessly when traveling upwards on a six percent inclination
through Donner Pass in the northern Sierra Nevada as reported the car quickly surpassed another
semi Elon Musk continues by saying that despite being bigger and heavier than a standard truck
the Tesla semi drives rather in a similar way the Tesla semi-prototypes outstanding quadruple
drivetrain configuration was first demonstrated in 2017. the Tesla semi's rear wheels are driven
by four separate electric motors through a single gear it is easy at the trucks unveiling CEO Elon
musker Mark is just like driving a Tesla it seems like you're driving a Model S model X or model 3
because it's so huge however a tri-motor system has just been introduced to replace the four
motor system in the recently unveiled Tesla semi and now we'll go into the specifics the tri-motor
system which is new to the Tesla semi and replaces the four electric motors that were anticipated
to be employed in 2017 when the vehicle was first revealed comprises three separate electric motors
undoubtedly since the front axle is not powered the motors are employed to power the second and
third rear axles the fact that the electric motors rotors are carbon sleeved just like in
the Tesla Model S and model X plaid unveiled in 2021 is a fascinating feature it is evident that
to maximize the drive unit's output Tesla used all of its resources one electric motor continuously
engaged via a one-speed reduction gear is mounted on the first rear axle or second axle if you want
it has been outfitted for highway travel at the rear axle the other two electric motors
are utilized to independently Drive the left and right wheels for acceleration and torque
the two Motors are ideal the two rear Motors are mechanically engaged or released from the drive
axle automatically and flawlessly depending on the situation most notably speed and the positioning
of the accelerator pedal to reduce energy losses here's how it operates it's crucial to keep in
mind that the Tesla semis powertrain made use of electric motors and inverters the heat pump system
and the infotainment system that were taken from its other electric cars obviously there
were tweaks however in general Tesla was able to achieve a far higher degree of reliability
thanks to the utilization of mass-produced components and it would have if it had to
create brand new systems for a car with a very low volume compared to millions of cars instead
the powertrain of the Tesla semi is completely geared for rigorous recuperation just as other
current electric vehicles regenerative braking may be used to travel downhill while having what are
essentially cold mechanical brakes at the bottom according to the company's test the electric motor
for automobiles is in fact a technology that has been effectively utilized since the 19th century
despite what recent application in the automotive sector could imply in actuality electric motors
were tested on coaches as early as the 1930s later as batteries improved they were also used on the
first rudimentary cars the initial records such as La jamais contente the first vehicle
to exceed 100 kilometers per hour were actually established in these vehicles even yet the first
internal combustion engines began to replace the electric ones at the start of the 20th century
but they continue to develop in some ways small automakers made several attempts at
producing electric vehicle models throughout the century it wasn't until the turn of the century
that even the major automakers accepted the challenge electrically powered cars and trucks
have proliferated on the market since the 1990s as technology has advanced the first electric
trucks were produced in addition to Vehicles the operation of an electric motor for a motor
vehicle is understood nevertheless before we delve into the most recent advancements in the field
the idea behind it is simple mechanical energy is produced by an electric motor using energy
that has been stored in an accumulator it is a generalization of people especially men
have frequently had the chance to experiment with their radio control equipment indeed the
technology employed in an electric automobile or truck is far more complex than that of the latter
in basic terms an electrically powered vehicle has an accumulator often known as a battery
which functions as the modern equivalent of a traditional car's gas tank and stores
electrical energy we owe the autonomy of a car to it as well as to its storage capacity and
other qualities but the electric motor cannot be directly supplied with the accumulator's
energy only direct current can be supplied by the electric motor alternating current is used
by electric motors due to this the electricity is passed to the motor using a device known as
an inverter which carries out the operation of changing direct current and to alternating
current the electric motors inside is only free to flow electrical energy in this manner the stator
and the rotor of the two primary components of the electric motor which is much simpler
than an internal combustion engine the first is the fixed component of the engine as the name
implies it is made of copper windings and produces electromagnetic fields that are the opposite of
those produced by the rotor on the other hand the latter is composed of permanent magnets and serves
as the moving component without going into too much detail the mechanical energy required for
mechanical traction is produced by the interaction of the magnetic fields of the rotor and stator in
addition the electric motor's ability to function as a Dynamo allows it to convert mechanical energy
into electrical energy during the breaking phase a function that makes it possible to replenish
the accumulator while driving electric trucks are revolutionizing how people transport Goods both in
terms of financial savings and the impact on the environment this technology has several benefits
an electric vehicle actually emits almost no emissions at all comparing a vehicle powered
by an internal combustion engine to one without the operational costs are also incredibly low
electric motors have undoubtedly been considered one of the potential Innovations of the future in
the logistics industry as a whole and the freight Transportation industry in particular given these
benefits who has already made a significant decision well let's find out one of the most
popular markets for electric vehicles right now is heavy and medium duty trucks the development
of battery-powered Machinery is a top priority for established companies and newcomers although
vehicles are just now beginning to leave assembly lines it will likely take 15 years for this new
class of truck to take over the market established American manufacturers have already created
electric trucks in a range of sizes and Market areas include Freightliner International Kenworth
Mac and Volvo daf Daimler iveco man Renault and Scania are even more advanced in Europe
a plethora of startups including battle Motors Bollinger byd Harbinger lion Nikola quantron and
Volta are in direct competition with them all Tesla and others will soon enter the electric
semi-truck Market despite the fact that the enormous charging infrastructure they require
is still in its infancy according to a recent PWC research titled the dawn of electrified Trucking
by as early as 2030 one-third of all newly registered trucks in China Europe and North
America will be zero emission Vehicles driven by batteries or fuel cells they are anticipated to
account for over 70 percent of new registrations in these areas by 2035. electric trucks are
more reliable and have fewer moving Parts than combustion engines which also results in lower
noise and vibration levels they also produce fewer emissions which benefits the environment
according to Mathias Inc CEO of Automotive Technologies at shuffler group a top tier one
provider of electric motors Power Electronics and thermal Management Systems it will not be possible
to meet the world's climate targets without the transportation and Logistics industry on board in
order for battery electric trucks to operate within the range they can on a single charge
over 60 percent of all truck trips are under 500 kilometers according to zinc electric trucks are
a zero emission low noise Goods Transportation solution that will not be in violation of
increasingly onerous Inner City Vehicle entry restrictions another benefit of electric trucks
over trucks with internal combustion engines is their capacity to recoup energy and stop and go
Urban traffic Brewing Behemoth Anheuser-Busch company is one of the companies driving demand
for Electric commercial vehicles in the United States it established a strategic agreement with
Nikola Corporation four years ago in an Endeavor to replace the trucks in its long-haul Fleet with
zero emission vehicles and early this year the Brewer restarted the three-month trial
employing local deliveries made by a byd auto company ATT day cab tractor to pubs restaurants
and Merchants it presently runs 25 byd Vehicles between four distribution centers in California
PepsiCo Inc has got its initial delivery of Tesla rigs as it joins the electric truck bandwagon
additionally Gilly's ferozan brand recently unveiled the ad21 a futuristic looking truck
that it hopes will directly challenge Tesla in the market in the competition to create
and introduce electric trucks into American roadways Walmart's Inc is also a significant
player the shop is placed a significant order for electric delivery Vans with canoe ink the
company is currently testing nikola's tray and freightliner trucks e Cascadia Vehicles Walmart
also put an electric powered Thermo King Refrigerated semi-trailer through its paces
according to Pedro Pacheco a Gartner researcher the percentage of electric trucks out there
compared to the total commercial truck Market is extremely low truck producers are starting to
compete more fiercely in terms of Technology as they release new models into the market
because Fleet operators and shipping companies demand a minimum amount of downtime Pacheco
contends that the development and Adoption of the megawatt charging system or MCS standard will be
essential for the success of long-haul electric trucks the char-in task force and many companies
are creating MCS a high-power charging connector for trucks and buses according to Pacheco without
that standard it's extremely difficult to make them work from an operational standpoint however
it will take some time for these trucks to reach the market and it will also take some
time for the Chargers to be installed once they are however using electric trucks will
be much simpler the existing range restrictions are referred to by Pacheco as the Achilles heel
of the electric truck as battery-powered semis are unable to match the range provided by conventional
diesel Alternatives the capacity to roll out infrastructure will determine future success
when a manufacturer tells a fleet operator the driving range of this truck is 500 kilometers
their first question is whether that applies to a loaded or unloaded truck says Pacheco who
thinks electric trucks will gain acceptance and traction first by serving Regional distribution
needs in which range limitation isn't an important factor and now back to Tesla semi the range would
be a significant problem for truckers Tesla has comprehensively solved range anxiety there are two
variants of the semi one with a range of 300 miles and one with a range of 500. given the trucking
laws in the United States the reported amount appears to be more than adequate according to
the U.S Department of Transportation truck drivers in the United States are legally required to take
a 30-minute break after eight hours of driving according to Tesla truckers regularly travel 400
miles in eight hours the Tesla semi has a large battery pack that necessitates more charging time
and faster charging speeds Tesla on the other hand has a solution in the form of mega chargers as
announced in its impact report 2020 the company is constructing a network of mega chargers at
Trucking rest areas across the United States and Europe to make long-distance Journeys more
sustainable for truckers the semi enables charging at one megawatts which is ridiculous when compared
to existing charging rates for electric vehicles direct current charging to 70 SOC at a Tesla mega
charger takes only 30 minutes which is enough time for the driver to take a brief break and refresh
but not too long but no Automotive journalist or range testing organizations have examined the semi
to confirm the claim in the United States there is an 11 hour driving limit and a 14-hour duty
limit which includes non-driving activities like unloading freight truck drivers must
also relax for 34 hours at the end of each work week if carriers do not follow these guidelines
their driving licenses may be lost penalties imposed and their safety rating may suffer
the Tesla mega charger uses liquid cooling to deal with the considerable heat created during
the charging process musk mentioned during the semi-delivery event that the Cyber truck will
benefit from this charging technology as well the interior design is one of a kind the driver's
seat is centrally located which Tesla claims provides for better overall view out of the
windshield the seat belt is red two more foldable seats are located behind the driver's seat on the
opposite extremities of the dashboard there are two huge touch screens expect these two screens
to have Tesla's great UI and the normal Suite of connectivity given in its road cars as well
as struck specific capabilities such as trailer statistics and more there is a comprehensive array
of remotely controllable capabilities thanks to the Tesla mobile application owners get
remote access to Diagnostics location tracking and dispatch communication there's also a predictive
maintenance feature which analyzes the truck's health and tells the owner when it's time for
service Fleet owners can also easily Act access this vast amount of data another area in which
the Tesla semi excels is safety the Tesla semi was expected to come standard with the Brand's
enhanced autopilot Suite of Technologies we have yet to receive confirmation on whether
or not this occurred automated emergency braking front Collision warning and automated Lane keeping
assist are among the available safety features if the Tesla semi detects no driver input it
will stay in the lane come to a slow and gradual stop and phone an emergency number automatically
the Tesla semi has an upgraded traction control system to prevent jackknifing the unique folding
of Highly articulated Vehicles such as trailers caused by uncontrolled inertia is referred to as
jackknifing it happens when the truck's massive trailers lead it to Twisted unusual angles often
resulting in an accident Tesla Engineers have included an Innovative traction control technology
that completely prevents jackknifing the Tesla semi-strive train is also guaranteed to withstand
1 million miles even if two of its Motors fail the Tesla semi can continue to operate and outperform
a diesel truck in terms of acceleration and range what else musk stated that the semi would
never require brake pad Replacements the natural slowing of the vehicle was caused by brake energy
regeneration which recovers kinetic energy and stores it in an electrical form in the battery
according to One Source Tesla may sell the semi with an automatic tire inflation system or atis
the USPTO granted the business a patent for this technology which may automatically modify tire
pressure and keep it at the optimal level the usage of the Tesla semi's twin Entertainment
Systems is pretty intriguing the right display serves as the Tesla semi's primary entertainment
unit or the left display only shows relevant truck information such as tire pressure the
windows in the semis cabin also open as needed however they do not roll down some cabin space
appears to be designated for customers who want to order the Tesla semi with a sleeping cabin
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