Anyways, here's the big news.
Tesla updated site to include projected costs of Semi. Current numbers are:
300 mile version: $150,000
500 mile version: $180,000
Founders series(limited run): $200,000
That's it boys. Game over. This either indicates a huge development in battery tech with great energy density gains, a huge price reduction of batteries through economies of scale due to the volume of batteries needed for Model 3, Semi and Roadster pre orders, or a leasing model for the batteries or entire drive train.
In Q3 earnings call, Musk said new battery production line #4 would have more production capacity than lines 1&2(?) combined.
Beings he said the older line versions would produce batteries at a higher rate than bullets leaving a machine gun, and you would need a strobe light to see the line in action, I doubt they have simply sped up the production. I personally think they've found a way to mass produce a new tech. Hopefully graphene.
OP updated.
https://electrek.co/2017/11/22/tesla...lectric-truck/