Pepsi Tesla Semi Out Doing Its Thing in The Wild

From Torque News.

The internet is abuzz with excitement as an image of the Pepsi Tesla Semi "out doing its thing in the wild" went viral on Reddit (by r/buttery_nurple). This groundbreaking partnership between two industry giants Tesla and Pepsico has sparked a heated discussion among car enthusiasts, technology experts, and environmentalists alike.

Recently PepsiCo unveiled a fleet of 18 Tesla Semi in Sacramento.

PepsiCo’s partnership with Tesla has been generating a lot of buzz since the beverage giant placed an order for 100 Tesla Semis back in 2017. After years of waiting, Tesla finally began delivering the electric trucks on December 2, 2022, but the initial production rate is very limited. Despite this setback, PepsiCo is forging ahead with its plans to integrate the Tesla Semis into its delivery fleet.

According to media reports, PepsiCo plans to use 21 Tesla Semis for local deliveries of Pepsi products at its Sacramento plant. Another 15 vehicles will be utilized at PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay manufacturing plant in Modesto, California. To prepare for the electrification, PepsiCo installed high-power DC fast charging stations at both locations. Media reports mention that four 750-kilowatt (kW) charging stalls are available at each station, which are visually similar to the V4 Superchargers. These charging stations, often referred to as Megachargers, have the ability to provide megawatt-level charging capability. Sadly, media reports lack specific details about the stations or the charging connector.

Reference
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/131rv8i/pepsi_semi_out_doing_its_thing_in_the_wild/
Sac Metro Air District https://twitter.com/AQMD/status/1645921508311838720
Torque News Tesla https://www.torquenews.com/video/pepsi-tesla-semi-out-doing-its-thing-wild