According to Automotive News report one of PepsiCo's Tesla Semis will participate in the upcoming Run On Less trucking event. The event will showcase the truck's electric performance and publish independent performance data on the event website. This marks the first time the public will have access to independent data on the Tesla Semi's characteristics and performance.
The event, hosted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), will focus on the operation of electric trucks from various manufacturers. The three-week event will begin on September 11, and Geotab, a telematics company, will collect data from trucks for daily publication.
PepsiCo is committed to sharing its knowledge of electric trucks and plans to run the Tesla Semi hard during the event, with a maximum payload of around 81,000 tons and up to 500 miles round trip. The company hopes to demonstrate the capabilities of the Semi and the Class 8 electric vehicle to compete with the internal combustion counterpart.
Mike Roeth, executive director of NACFE, said that Tesla's participation in the event is a big deal, as the company has already revolutionized the auto industry. However, he cautioned that the event will only feature general comparisons between brands, as the trucks will carry different weights, travel different routes for different distances, and face different charging systems.
Nevertheless, Charlotte Argue, Geotab's senior manager for sustainable mobility, expects "a lot of buzz about Tesla specifically." She said that any data on a Class 8 electric vehicle that can be shared is a big deal because there are lots of questions about their performance.
The Run On Less event will last for three weeks, starting on September 11, and is expected to draw a lot of attention from trucking companies and fleet managers who are eager to learn more about the capabilities of electric trucks. Geotab, a telematics company based in Oakville, Canada, will collect data from the participating trucks for daily publication.
"Any data on a Class 8 electric vehicle that can be shared is a big deal because there are lots of questions about their performance," said Charlotte Argue, Geotab's senior manager for sustainable mobility. "I expect a lot of buzz about Tesla specifically."
The Tesla Semi is a new player in the trucking industry, and its performance in the Run On Less event will be closely watched. Tesla has already revolutionized the auto industry with its electric cars, and many in the trucking industry are eager to see if the company can do the same for the trucking industry.
"Tesla is a disruptor in the auto industry, and they're trying to be a disruptor in the trucking industry," said Roeth. "This will be the first time the public has access to independent performance and characteristics data for the electric truck."
PepsiCo's participation in the event is part of the company's commitment to sharing its practical knowledge of electric trucks that will revolutionize the trucking industry with incomparable performance. With the Tesla Semi, the company is not only demonstrating its commitment to sustainability but also its ability to lead the way in adopting new technology.
"We're really excited to be a part of this event and to share our experience with electric trucks," said DeVoe. "We believe that electric trucks are the future of the industry, and we're committed to being at the forefront of this revolution."
PepsiCo's participation in the event highlights its commitment to sharing its practical knowledge of electric trucks that will revolutionize the trucking industry with incomparable performance. With the independent data collected during the event, fleet managers and trucking companies will be able to make more informed decisions about the adoption of electric trucks in their operations.
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