In Pictures: Tesla Semi enters volume production in Nevada, seven years after 2017 unveiling

Production of Tesla's long-delayed Class 8 Semi begins at a dedicated factory beside Gigafactory Nevada.

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Tesla targets 50,000 electric trucks annually from the 1.8 million-square-foot Semi facility.

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The Semi's volume ramp-up comes seven years after its 2017 unveiling promised a 2019 launch.

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Heavy freight fleets now weigh whether Tesla's Semi can finally deliver on its promised scale.

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The Semi's heavy vertical integration extends from 4680 cells to a cheaper steel-caged rotor.

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Electric steering and in-house components underscore Tesla's push to control Semi production.

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Class 8 truck buyers face new electric options as Tesla claims 50,000 units of annual capacity.

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The Semi's 4680 cells aim to cut costs on long-haul routes that diesel trucks still dominate.

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Seven years after the prototype's debut, Tesla's Semi factory is now building trucks at volume.

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