A Tesla executive mentioned plans to further electrify the company's supply chain following a successful road test with the Semi this week.
Tesla supplier thyssenkrupp completed a 5,000-mile winter trial with the Semi. The executive stated efforts to electrify more of the supply chain and assist suppliers like thyssenkrupp with implementing the Semi.
Thyssenkrupp has begun integrating the Semi into its fleet after the successful demo. Tesla is working with suppliers and logistics partners to electrify its supply chain for cost savings and reliability.
Positive results from early Tesla Semi trials were reported, and the company is nearing volume production at its Gigafactory in Nevada. The factory is expected to produce up to 50,000 Semi units annually.