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Tesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truck (electrek.co)
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The $290,000 price point represents a significant increase from the original $180,000, roughly 60% higher. However, it’s still well below the industry average for class 8 electric semi trucks. CARB data shows the average cost of a zero-emission Class 8 truck was $435,000 in 2024, meaning Tesla is undercutting competitors by about $145,000

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[–] totesmygoat@piefed.ca 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

GM and Chrysler would not exist without government bailouts after 2008. Tesla wouldn't exist without massive funding from the government. The USA car industry has taken huge tax credits from Canada in the desperate hope of keeping a few of those jobs in Canada. That doesn't even count the massive breaks given to the oil and gas industry. Check the price of gas in Europe vs USA. There is a reason. The American auto industry is a leach that can barely sell vehicles outside of its protected area.

[–] artyom@piefed.social -2 points 1 day ago

You may not have noticed but it's 2026, not 2008.