From EVwire · Simon Alvarez · · 1m 30s
HMD Trucking Buys 50 Tesla Semis
HMD Trucking buys 50 Tesla Semis for Midwest winter efficiency.
In brief
HMD Trucking buys 50 Tesla Semis for Midwest winter efficiency. HMD Trucking purchases 50 Tesla Semis to replace diesel trucks with lower maintenance and better winter performance in Illinois and Indiana. Originally reported by EVwire.
HMD Trucking buys 50 Tesla Semis
HMD Trucking is buying 50 Tesla Semis to join a fleet of nearly 700 diesel big rigs across Illinois and Indiana.
CEO explains Semi's advantages
Henry Malukas says the Semi’s draw is lower maintenance and operating costs, and the electric truck could be ideal for Midwest winters.
Semi's fuel cost benefits
Malukas expects the Semi to be much cheaper to fuel than diesel trucks, reducing operational expenses significantly.
Winter operation improvements
In wintertime, the Semi eliminates the need for a yard crew or overnight idling to start diesel trucks.
Semi's winter efficiency
Malukas states the Semi allows drivers to set cabin temperature via app and drive away without crew assistance.
Cold weather range impact
A Semi left outside overnight loses about 20% of charge in the first half hour of driving while preheating.
Semi vs diesel winter costs
Malukas says the Semi is better than diesel trucks for winter because it avoids the need for security guards and yard crews.
HMD's future plans
HMD plans to use Tesla's Megacharger network and its own chargers in Chicago for Semi operations.
The big picture
HMD Trucking purchases 50 Tesla Semis to replace diesel trucks with lower maintenance and better winter performance in Illinois and Indiana.
