Tesla electric truck gets DHL order as operators test the Semi

Tesla Semi launch event

By Alexander Whiteman

29/11/2017

DHL is the latest company to dip its toes in the Tesla Semi water with an order for 10 of the recently unveiled trucks. The German-headquartered logistics operator said it would be testing the vehicle on limited routes in the US. Another big name to the orderbook will help bolster the truck’s reputation which, after its launch, some suggested would make little to no splash. And, Reuters reports, DHL is not alone with one of Canada’s largest fleet management companies also paying the down payment for… one truck.

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