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Tesla Semi Megacharger route still plausible despite Biden admin rejection: report

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As noted in a TechCrunch report, Tesla was looking to secure almost $100 million from the administration’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant program. The planned Megachargers for the Tesla Semi would effectively make the Class 8 all-electric truck a true long-hauler.

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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During the reported test, the Class 8 Peterbilt 587 powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine averaged 9.9 l/100 km) during testing last fall on US Route 287 between Fort Worth and Vernon, Texas. Still to come are the 24-hour Cycle Freight Efficiency Demonstration (December 2013) and the 55% BTE scoping and demonstration (Aril 2014).

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