Diesel prices are surging. These shippers say Tesla’s electric trucks can save money over time

The EV giant says its semitrailer trucks are cheaper to operate than diesel-powered rigs—and shippers just placed a large order.

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Tesla just landed the largest-ever U.S. order for electric heavy-duty trucks: 2,500 Tesla Semis, which would double the number of Class 8 electric trucks on the road.

A coalition of companies including Microsoft and PepsiCo is behind the order, which Tesla expects to deliver in 18 months. A financing partner is purchasing the trucks and will lease them to........

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