What are some potential problems with Tesla’s electric semi-truck and how can those problems and perceptions be overcome?
Expert Answer
Some of the problems with Tesla’s truck include:
- Fuel issue, which is electricity. Now electricity can’t be available everywhere to charge the battery — Solar cells is one potential solution.
- There is a perception that it may not have that high payload as fossil fuels. — If power is generated enough from the batteries, this perception can be eliminated. Solar cells can be utilized for the same
- Service and maintenance may be an issue, similar to the Tesla cars — Design needs to take care of this issue for better product.
- Price of the product may be high, not because of the trucks but because of the infrastructure requirement for powering the trucks during its journey.—– Governments, in order to reduce carbon emissions, may support this vehicle and provide aid to the company for infrastructure development.