1:24 scale TESLA semi truck

[Brian Austin]

Lovely model, but the price is a bit steep!

 

https://shop.tesla.com/product/diecast-1_24-scale-semi?sku=1474970-00-A

Edited September 8, 2022 by Brian Austin

[vincen47]

Interesting, as a model. I’m sure the price reflects a little “collectors item” philosophy, or at least an attempt at convincing people that it is worthy of collecting. I’ve only read a little about Tesla’s venture into commercial trucking, so this is sparking enough curiosity to look up a little more about it. As far as the truck itself, aesthetically - not my cup of tea, but understandably, the design is serving a purpose. So, it has merit in my eyes, I suppose. Definitely unique.

[misterNNL]

Very interesting indeed.

[Ace-Garageguy]

I'm really curious about where they can cram enough batteries to get more than a one mile range with a maximum loaded weight of 80,000 pounds.

Guess I need to do some research.

Edited September 8, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy
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[Brian Austin]

Surely the Tesla truck isn't for everyone, but the overall shape and the aero fairing around the wheels remind me of some aerodynamic experimentation in the '70s and '80s.

[keyser]

Nikola solved the battery problem. ??‍♂️?

 

 

Edited September 8, 2022 by keyser
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[Brian Austin]

Here's a fascinating review of the model.  Not many features on this one, just opening doors.

https://diecastsociety.com/review-tesla-semi/

[vincen47]

Weight is a major factor of consideration for commercial carriers. I was pondering how they could increase range with larger or more batteries, but then I remembered how heavy those things are. I’m sure they are trying to balance range with weight, so the 300-500 mile range is the practical limit at this point to ensure they can carry a profitable payload.

Anyway, back to the model, makes me wish there were more 1/24 diecast trucks available. It’s nice to see they chose a pretty big scale for the model, considering most tend to avoid anything bigger than 1/32 for big rigs. Granted, the price reflects that.

Edited September 9, 2022 by vincen47

[Ace-Garageguy]

12 hours ago, vincen47 said:

Weight is a major factor of consideration for commercial carriers. I was pondering how they could increase range with larger or more batteries, but then I remembered how heavy those things are. I’m sure they are trying to balance range with weight, so the 300-500 mile range is the practical limit at this point to ensure they can carry a profitable payload...

I'm wondering if this tractor doesn't have to pull a dedicated trailer, housing more batteries under the load-floor.

I will definitely be looking for hard info on battery placement and range.

[Gramps46]

Your idea of a dedicated trailer with batteries certainly makes scense Bill.

[keyser]

Heavier duty scales in 1:1. 
Volvo and Benz prob quick out of gate too. 
gimme a B61 Mack any day

[Ace-Garageguy]

5 hours ago, keyser said:

...gimme a B61 Mack any day

Funny thing is that you can run a diesel on carbon-neutral bio-fuel made from feeding algae the CO2 that would go up the stack when you burn coal to generate electricity.

Though I've been told on this very forum that "there's no such thing as clean coal", and that "you can't remove carbon dioxide from coal flue gas", that's just wrong, and I know one fella who holds patents on doing just that.

But the naysayers get on their virtue-signalling I-watch-CNN-so-I-know-it-all soapboxes, and shout down viable technologies that would most likely be vastly more cost-effective than building hundreds or thousands of wind and solar farms...and would allow the USA to cleanly burn our 200+ year coal supply without being energy-dependent on anyone, and eliminate the cost of doing business with (and dependence on) China for all the battery components and solar cells.

Like any emerging tech, it still needs work, but the promise is unmistakable to anyone with sufficient understanding of the technical issues.

Edited September 9, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy
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[Brian Austin]

Here's a reivew of a less-expensive scale semi under the Matchbox Convoys banner. 

 

Some good closeups in this listing.

https://www.amazon.sg/Matchbox-Convoys-Tesla-Trailer-Model/dp/B0839N1VRW

There appears to also be a pipe carrier trailer version in the Convoys line, coming with a loader.

Edited September 10, 2022 by Brian Austin