A Tesla Semi Catches Fire Following an Accident
This page is translated from the original post "Un premier Tesla Semi en feu suite à un accident" in French.
- 20/08/2024 10:11
It had to happen sooner or later… A Tesla Semi has been reported on fire, presumably following an accident.
Knowing that the passengers are unharmed, we can at least be glad about one crucial point. The Tesla Semi is a truck like any other. Although 100% electric and ultra-modern, it has accidents, and it can catch fire. It can also be extinguished without too much difficulty. While the cabin was completely destroyed in the incident, the platform held up well, and according to police forces, no toxic emissions were recorded.
On the video broadcast by the American channel KCRA 3 from the NBC group, it is difficult, if not impossible, to determine exactly what happened in Placer, California. The truck reportedly left the road during the night, around 3:00 AM on Monday, August 19. It was not hitched and therefore was not towing a trailer, so we can’t know if it was one of the models from Pepsi’s fleet, a vehicle being delivered, or still in the testing phase. Given that Tesla has initiated the first autonomous driving tests on its Semi, it will be interesting to know if this truck was part of that!
At this stage, it is impossible to question the future of the vehicle… even if the most ardent detractors of Tesla will delight in jumping on the still-smoldering carcass of the Semi. Because we are not talking about a personal car that, when broken down or destroyed, can be replaced in a few days or weeks by a courtesy vehicle before being repaired or changed. Logistics trucks are worth hundreds of thousands of euros and are destined to rack up miles for years. Whether electric or not, reliability is the absolute priority for customers, along with of course, safety.
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