Some of America’s largest shippers have recently placed orders to add Tesla’s new electric semi trucks to their fleets.
As of Friday, December 8th, companies like Walmart, J.B. Hunt, DHL, and Sysco have all reserved varying numbers of Tesla trucks, which is not expected to go into production until at least 2019.
The companies who have already confirmed orders are as follows:
Companies like Sysco say that they’ve ordered the new electric trucks in hopes that it will reduce maintenance and fuel costs.
“In addition to the positive environmental impacts, we will also benefit from reduced fuel and maintenance costs and drive associate enthusiasm with the introduction of new and unique technology,” said Tom Bene, Sysco’s president and chief operating officer.
The cost of the new trucks range from $150k to $200k, meaning the Sysco order alone is worth between $7.5 million and $10 million.
Anheuser-Busch says their order of 40 trucks will help them achieve their goal of reducing their carbon emissions by 30% by 2025.
“At Anheuser-Busch, we are constantly seeking new ways to make our supply chain more sustainable, efficient, and innovative. This investment in Tesla semi-trucks helps us achieve these goals while improving road safety and lowering our environmental impact,” said Anhesuer-Busch’s head of logistics strategy, James Sembrot. ”
The upcoming Tesla semi truck is expected to have a 500 mile range, impact resistant glass, as well as the ability to from 0 to 60 mph in 20 seconds while fully loaded.
