Tesla Semi updated prototypes sighted testing on freeway

Last April, Elon Musk noted that Tesla would start producing the Semi on 2023.

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They are Continuous testing of the all-electric Class 8 vehicles on public roads.

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A new sighting of the Tesla Semi was posted online A few days ago.

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But at this time it was not just one Semi that was spotted on the road.

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Tesla Semi updated prototypes sighted testing on freeway

Last April, Elon Musk noted that Tesla would start producing the Semi on 2023.

They are Continuous testing of the all-electric Class 8 vehicles on public roads.

A new sighting of the Tesla Semi was posted online A few days ago.

But at this time it was not just one Semi that was spotted on the road.

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