<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p><strong>Elon Musk</strong> says that <strong>Tesla Inc.</strong> <span>TSLA</span> will scale up production of the Semi truck in 2026.</p><h2>Semi Production To Scale Up Next Year</h2><p>Responding to a post on social media platform X on Monday, which showcased <strong>Microsoft Corp.</strong> <span>MSFT</span> founder <strong>Bill Gates</strong>' bearish take on all-electric semi trucks, Musk said that Tesla will scale production of the Semi truck next year.</p><p>&#34;Tesla Semi will be in volume production next year,&#34; Musk said in his response.</p><h2>Semi Truck Rollout In Europe, Smaller EV Pickup Plans</h2><p>The news comes amid recent reports that suggested that the EV giant plans on rolling out the Semi truck in Europe, as the company had appointed <strong>Usuf Schemo</strong> to head Tesla's Semi operations in Europe.</p><p>However, Tesla could also be working on a smaller EV pickup truck as the company's VP of vehicle engineering, <strong>Lars Moravy</strong>, had recently signaled that the EV giant was currently going over designs in the design studio for a smaller pickup.</p><h2>Dojo Program Scrapped By Tesla</h2><p>Elsewhere, Tesla scrapped its in-house AI chip development activities as the company pulled the plug on Dojo. This coincided with Tesla signing a $16.5 billion deal with <strong>Samsung Electronics</strong> <span>SSNLF</span> to develop AI6 chips for autonomous driving.</p><p>Tesla scores well on Momentum, Quality and Growth metrics, but offers poor Value. For more such insights, sign up for Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings today!</p><p><em>Check out more of Benzinga’s Future Of Mobility coverage by</em><em> following this link.</em></p><ul> <li>Hacker Exposes Flaw In Automaker's Portal That Could Let Thieves Unlock Cars Remotely</li> </ul><p><em>Photo courtesy: Shutterstock</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Elon Musk announced that Tesla will begin volume production of its Semi truck in 2026, responding to Bill Gates' skepticism about all-electric semi trucks. Tesla is also planning to roll out the Semi in Europe and is considering a smaller EV pickup truck. Additionally, Tesla has halted its in-house AI chip development, opting instead for a $16.5 billion partnership with Samsung Electronics for AI6 chips for autonomous driving. Despite strong momentum and growth metrics, Tesla's value is considered poor.</p>

- Elon Musk announced that Tesla Inc. will scale up production of the Semi truck in 2026, responding to Bill Gates' skepticism about all-electric semi trucks.  
- The company is also planning to roll out the Semi truck in Europe and is considering a smaller EV pickup truck, as indicated by VP Lars Moravy.  
- Additionally, Tesla has halted its in-house AI chip development, opting for a $16.5 billion partnership with Samsung Electronics to develop AI6 chips for autonomous driving.

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Bill Gates Once Said Electrification Wasn't 'Practical For 18-Wheelers'—Elon Musk Says Tesla Semi Truck Will Hit Volume Production In 2026