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Oct 9, 2026
Coalition of Major Shippers Orders 2,500 Tesla Semis in Largest US Electric Truck Deal
A coalition of the world's largest cargo-owning shippers, led by the nonprofit ZET SCALE, has placed an order for 2,500 Tesla Semis—the largest electric truck order in US history. The group, whose founding members include Microsoft, PepsiCo, IKEA, and Red Bull, aims to aggregate freight demand to drive down costs and scale up zero-emission trucking.
Sarah Mitchell