Tesla Semi-Truck Shows Weatherproof Potential in CHP Video

Video footage released by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) suggests that Tesla’s all-electric Semi-Truck is capable of navigating icy conditions, potentially offering a sustainable and weatherproof heavy-duty transport solution amid growing emissions concerns. The short clip shows the truck slowly but surely making its way along an icy road in California after multiple diesel trucks lost control during severe winter weather last year. Tesla did not respond to queries from Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson regarding how the Semi-Truck performs under less than ideal conditions, so it is unclear whether this footage represents a one-off success or an indication that the truck can handle rough weather consistently. Nevertheless, if true, such evidence would suggest that Tesla’s Semi could operate anywhere in the US throughout the year rather than just warmer states with milder climates. Transport & Environment estimates that heavy goods vehicles account for 27% of all vehicle emissions despite representing only 2% of total road traffic across Europe, making a clean energy option like Tesla’s Semi game-changing. The EPA has also identified heavy-duty trucks as the “fastest growing contributor to emissions” and predicts that freight activity in the US will rise by almost half between now and 2040, highlighting the urgent need for more sustainable transport solutions like Tesla’s Semi-Truck. For his tech tips and security alerts, readers can sign up to Kurt Knutsson’s free CyberGuy Newsletter or submit their queries at CyberGuy.com/Contact.