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Tesla showcased at least 11 Semi trucks bearing the logos of customers such as PepsiCo, DHL, US Foods, and Einride ahead of an event launching the truck’s dedicated factory in Nevada. The move indicates a growing customer base, but does not yet establish the actual production volume or number of trucks delivered.
Tesla was selected as the primary supplier for an order of 2,500 heavy-duty electric trucks under the ZET SCALE coalition, in a deal that could nearly double the number of electric Class 8 trucks operating on U.S. roads. However, the order does not mean that all the trucks will be Tesla Semi models, as it includes secondary suppliers Kenworth, Volvo, and RIDE.