[Auto] Walmart orders more units of the Tesla Semi to be greener

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If there's one thing Elon Musk is good at, it's creating hype around his products and creations. In the years that his firm has been operating, we cannot cite a single launch that has not arrived with a great stir. This helps the number of reserves to be greater than that of, say, more conventional models. And the proof is in the projection that the Tesla Semi or more recently the ultra futuristic Cybertruck pick up have had.

The Tesla Semi is one of the most promising electric trucks of all those projected. Its design, the level of technology it can equip, and the powertrain that power it have aroused great interest. However, the launch period has been running out and to this day we do not know when it will hit the market. In fact, the last information that came in had to do with a delay in production due to the batteries. Is it true?

According to Walmart the Tesla Semi is the best electric truck available

Well, according to the commission that Walmart Canada has made, it seems that this delay is much lighter than we thought. The ambitious goal of one of the world's largest distribution giants is to reduce its environmental footprint. According to its plans, it will invest 3.5 billion dollars over the next five years to become a zero emissions company by 2040.

To achieve this difficult goal, Walmart managers want to convert 20 percent of their fleet to electricity. The deadline that they have given is very fair, since they announce that it will be in 2022 when they reach this data. This time period is extended to 2028 so that one hundred percent of its transport fleet functions with alternative energy sources. And this is where the Tesla Semi and the units they have commissioned come in.

 

As stated by John Bayliss, senior vice president of logistics and supply chain at Walmart Canada ...

“Tripling our stock of Tesla Semi trucks is part of our ongoing effort to innovate the business and prioritize sustainability. By converting 20% of our fleet to electric vehicles by the end of 2022 and committing to alternative energy for all vehicles in the fleet by 2028, we are putting safety, innovation and sustainability at the forefront of our logistics network.

 

Therefore, if both companies have reached this agreement, it will take very little time for Semi to reach the market. We will be very aware of possible news, because 2021 is just around the corner and there is still no movement around it.