According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla is installing advanced equipment in its new Semi truck factory in Nevada ahead of mass production, signaling a major leap in AI-powered commercial vehicle manufacturing. The redesigned Tesla Semi boasts a 500-mile range, 1.7kWh/mile efficiency (a 15% improvement), and is engineered specifically for autonomous driving. With 1.2MW peak charging and 800kW drive power, the Semi integrates sophisticated AI and sensor systems for enhanced safety and logistics optimization, positioning Tesla to lead in autonomous freight and logistics sectors. These developments present significant business opportunities for AI software providers and autonomous fleet management services as the trucking industry shifts toward electrification and automation (source: x.com/HinrichsZane/status/1995308001310437858; Sawyer Merritt, Dec 2, 2025).