Yeah, there are a lot of super truckers out there that think that if a truck
can't be used for cross-continent trips, it's junk. The Tesla semi simply isn't
meant for trips that need a sleeper.
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From: "Ken Hohhof" <khoh...@kwom.com>
To: "AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group" <af@af.afmug.com>
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2024 2:07:21 PM
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Art Deco Robovan
I think the complaints I read back when it was first introduced focused on two
things – driver positioned in the center, and no sleeper cab.
Supposedly with the driver in the center, it makes it difficult to pass
paperwork out the window at weigh stations and depots, or to access touchscreen
kiosks. Also can’t stick your head out the window to look behind when backing
up.
No place to put a bed, and passenger seat is behind the driver not next to.
Probably minor complaints that can be addressed by companies like Pepsi or DHL
that set their own procedures.
From: AF <af-boun...@af.afmug.com> On Behalf Of Bill Prince
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2024 1:32 PM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <af@af.afmug.com>
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Art Deco Robovan
I just read a review of the Tesla Semi the other day. It was mainly by Pepsico
execs and actual semi drivers. From the review, the drivers absolutely love
them. The huge torque makes mountain/hill climbing almost effortless, and the
lack of noise and stink is a major plus. Of the drivers who were interviewed,
they all said they never wanted to go back to diesel.
Pepsico has something like 50 deployed with (some number of) million miles
driven, and they said they wanted to get 50 more.
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On Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 10:37 AM Ken Hohhof < khoh...@kwom.com > wrote:
How is the Tesla Semi doing? Unlike the Robovan, it already exists, doesn’t it?
I remember a review early on that said the designers must have never talked to
an actual semi driver. But maybe the intent is to have them be driverless.
Robovan seems like a better idea to me than the stupid Cybertruck. As far as
the taxi, it seems to me Waymo has been walking the walk while Tesla talks the
talk. Millions of miles of experience on the road probably count for more than
glitzy demos and hype. But honestly the Chinese will probably beat them all at
the driverless taxi game.
From: AF < af-boun...@af.afmug.com > On Behalf Of Bill Prince
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2024 12:14 PM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group < af@af.afmug.com >
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Art Deco Robovan
Who among us thinks that's a good idea?
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On Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 10:08 AM Ken Hohhof < khoh...@kwom.com > wrote:
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Elon says it was inspired by NY Central Art Deco steam trains.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/elon-musk-reveals-the-art-deco-design-inspiration-behind-tesla-s-robovan/ar-AA1s6QJy
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