Elon Musk-owned Tesla is known for its fleet of electric vehicles. Just last week Tesla made headlines with the launch of its electric Semi truck, and also the unveiling of its sports car, the Roadster. Making things slightly more attainable, Tesla has now launched a powerbank which is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Tesla powerbank is priced at $45 which roughly translates to approximately Rs 3,000.

Tesla powerbank has a compact design, and doesn’t look bulky like most powerbanks do. It has the iconic TESLA engraving in the front while the body is wrapped in black color with red borders. These borders are actually detachable micro USB cables. Tesla powerbank comes with an integrated USB port, and an Apple lightning and detachable micro USB. You can pull the USB cables from each side and charge your devices.

In terms of dimensions, Tesla powerbank measures 108 x 30.5 x 23.3 mm. This device has been designed and inspired by Tesla’s supercharger monument at the Tesla Design Studio. Even the box in which the powerbank comes in has a very sleek design showcasing the company’s standard of offering appealing products. 

The company says that the powerbank is equipped with high-efficiency circuitry to deliver maximum battery capacity. There’s also a charge status indicator on the powerbank. The powerbank is fueled by a 3,350mAh battery which is a single 18,650 cell. Tesla powerbank is available only in the US as of now. It is currently available for purchase from the company’s official website. 

Speaking of Tesla’s most recent unveiling, the electric Semi truck other than boasting an enormous build comes with a gigantic windshield and two screens on either side. Tesla’s Semi truck also features a center-mounted seat, has a turn signal and gear lever like the new Model 3. Tesla’s Roadster is claimed to be the “quickest car” with speed capabilities of reaching 0 to 60 Miles Per Hour (mph) in 1.9 seconds, and 0 to 100 mph in just 4.2 seconds.

Tesla unveiled its electric Semi truck, which comes with a gigantic windshield, and two screens on each side. While the Semi truck made headlines with its enormous and futuristic design, there was another unveiling leaving everyone in awe. Towards the end of the event, Musk unveiled the new version of the Tesla Roadster.

Tesla‘s new Roadster looked undoubtedly beautiful in sports car fashion adorned in red color. Tesla began with its sports car, Roadster, and after a long wait it is finally making a new one. Musk says that the Tesla Roadster will be the fastest car ever with its speed capabilities of reaching 0 to 60 Miles Per Hour (mph) in 1.9 seconds, and 0 to 100 mph in just 4.2 seconds. Musk wittingly also says that “this is the base model” of the new Tesla Roadster series. The Roadster is further claimed to reach a quarter mile in 8.9 seconds.

These speeds mentioned have been tested on the prototype model. The top speed calculation is said to be over 250 mph. The Roadster will be fueled by a 200 kWh battery pack offering 620 miles of Highway Range. With record-breaking speeds, Musk says that the Roadster can go back and forth from LA to San Francisco at highway speed without recharging the vehicle. The Roadster will be equipped with three motors, one at the front and two at the rear, and 10,000 nm Torque of steering power. 

The Roadster isn’t just about speed. Unlike other sports cars, the Roadster comes with four seats although “giant” people won’t fit in according to Musk. It also has a convertible roof, and “tons of storage” for luggage to be carried during long trips. In terms of availability and pricing, the Roadster starts at $200,000 (over 1.3 crores) with the first 1,000 Founders Series Roasters being sold at $250,000 (over 1.6 crores). The Roadster will be commercially available in 2020.

What do you imagine a Tesla product to be like? When I think of it, if Tesla launches a pen, it would write on a paper, yes, but it would be a pen on steroids. It would read my mind, and basically make the future look cooler. And indeed, the Elon Musk-led company has done something on those lines. Yesterday, in an Instagram post, Musk teased what they call a Semi by Tesla, which was launched at Tesla’s Hawthorne, California facility later in the day. Now, if my introduction to this article wasn’t enough for you to understand, let me put this in simple words, it’s not a regular truck! It is the hulk of all trucks, and if I am allowed to make the comparison, it looks a little like Michael ‘Mikey’ Blumberg from the cartoon series Recess. Just look closely, you’ll see the similarity. The Tesla Semi truck, as described by The Verge, has a gigantic windshield, and the two screens on either side. It has a center-mounted seat. Apparently, the truck also has some similarities with the new Model 3, including a turn signal and gear lever, but it had a different steering wheel since it didn’t require an airbag.

Reportedly, Musk at the Hawthorne, California promised a range in the neighborhood of 500 miles for the Class 8 Heavy Duty vehicle. He also claimed that the truck has a 400 mile range in 30 minutes. Musk had also promised self-driving abilities, and Tesla says this delivers at least semi-autonomous capability. 

It is clear that Tesla hopes its innovative packaging and approach will resonate with truck drivers and fleet managers who are tired of the way the vehicles have been designed for decades. However, whether Tesla can actually impact the freight truck market remains to be seen.