Aaron Turpen

Aaron Turpen is a freelance writer based in Wyoming, USA. He writes about a large number of subjects, many of which are in the transportation and automotive arenas. Aaron is a recognized automotive journalist, with a background in commercial trucking and automotive repair. He is a member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) and Aaron’s work has appeared on many websites, in print, and on local and national radio broadcasts including NPR’s All Things Considered and on Carfax.com.

Why electric vehicles will continue to dominate Pikes Peak after record-shattering run

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb happens every June in Colorado, sending cars from the base of Pikes Peak up…

No, Tesla wasn’t “cheated” in the Model 3 headlight safety test by the IIHS

With the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s release of initial crash test information for the Tesla Model 3 came cries…

Tesla Semi will face stiff competition from Mercedes-Benz in electric truck movement

While Tesla Semi “leaks” and spy footage continue to emerge and drive up interest in Elon Musk's upcoming, all-electric truck, other…

Tesla Semi truck’s battery pack and overall weight explored

The big question on everyone’s mind--at least on the minds of those who understand the freight transportation industry--is how much…

Tesla vs. gas car: Which state offers the biggest fuel savings?

A report released by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute is showing the cost savings to the average vehicle…

Heavy rains at CES 2018 highlights self-driving technology limitations

At the Consumer Electronics Show annual showcase of technology in Las Vegas this year, something important was inadvertently highlighted. Inclement…

Tesla one of four manufacturers meeting NHTSA automatic braking goals

In its latest report on automatic emergency braking (AEB) standards for automakers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and…

How Tesla’s Semi will dramatically alter the trucking industry

The Tesla Semi offers something to the trucking industry that could drastically alter the entire freight moving sector. The trucking…

UPS puts in largest Tesla Semi order to-date, 125 units

UPS has become the largest Tesla Semi customer to date, putting in 125 pre-orders with the Elon Musk-led company in…

Tesla Semi-truck: What will be the ROI and is it worth it?

Elon Musk's announcement that a Tesla Semi will be arriving as early as September is the first step to what will eventually…

Adoption of Tesla’s electric truck will be driven by regulation

It’s expected that the commercial trucking industry will begin to transform in the same way that the passenger automotive industry…

Solving the Tesla Semi truck conundrum: here’s what it might take

With the release of Tesla’s updated vision for the future, CEO Elon Musk included plenty of information that was both intriguing…

The very real challenge of a Tesla Pickup Truck

Call it the Tesla Truck, the Tesla Pickup Truck, or the Tesla-150, but CEO Elon Musk has made it clear…

The strategy behind the state selection of the Tesla Gigafactory

By now, everyone who has any interest at all in Tesla Motors has heard about their plans for a Gigafactory.…