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**Mercedes vs. Tesla in Electric Trucking**

Mercedes-Benz recently expressed concerns about the financial viability of electric trucks, stating they're far from matching diesel truck costs. Karin Rådström, the company's head, called for government interventions, such as subsidies and specialized charging infrastructure, to address these challenges. In contrast, Tesla's Semi trucks have already demonstrated their cost-efficiency and impressive capabilities in the "Run on Less" event. Tesla Semis offer significant savings in fuel and maintenance over their lifespan, potentially reaching up to $528,000 over 16 years. While Mercedes is still focusing on hydrogen-powered trucks, Tesla's all-inclusive approach, from product to infrastructure, positions them as leaders in the electric trucking revolution.

Volkswagen's (VW) journey towards electric vehicle (EV) production faces hurdles as a recent IT glitch halts production, adding to previous challenges of part shortages and transport issues. While Tesla thrives, reducing debt and increasing production, VW's debt surges and its EV production lags behind targets. The delay of VW's Trinity platform and a new factory till 2029 further hampers its progress in the EV race against Tesla, reflecting a contrast in operational efficiency and fulfillment of promises between the two automakers.