Tesla Semi Truck Aerodynamics

Tesla semi an electric big rig truck with 500 mile range rolls into reality.

Tesla semi truck aerodynamics. In short lower is better with the tesla model 3 at 023 and a conventional truck between 05 to 1. Tesla semi aerodynamic features analyzed and explained. Discussion in semi started by lnpurnell nov 17 2017. About half of that is aerodynamic and the other half rolling resistance.

The tesla semi truck is a hulking and menacing hauler with the presence of darth vader lurking from above when cast in the black hue or more like an apparition in metallic silver white. Wouter remmerie from youtube channel airshaper goes in depth about the aerodynamics of the tesla semihe says he asked tesla ceo elon musk for a 3d model of the truck but hasnt yet received it. 16kwhmi would be really good youd need something like 4 drag coefficient and low rolling resistance tires. In addition the tesla semi has a 36 drag coefficient compared to the standard of 65 70.

Heavy duty transport like trucks and buses produce around a quarter of all road transport co2 emissions in the eu thats around 5 of the eus total greenhouse gas emissions. I guess it is good that the tesla semi has. Fortunately he was able to secure a model from vozdale engineering agency. In this video we will analyze the aerodynamic features of the tesla semi truck.

With the introduction of the electric semi truck tesla is now aiming to redefine truck aerodynamics. Trucks that look similar to the tesla semi will soon be the norm in europe with members of the european parliament voting for a law that will require manufacturers to produce vehicles that are. Musk compared it to a bugatti noting that the semi truck beats the supercars 38 drag coefficient. Lets work out the tesla semi truck technical specs.

Lately heavy duty transport has been facing increasing pressure. In europe trucks.