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On November 23 2019 02:54 Sadist wrote:
I didnt realize that this is just a concept car.
It doesnt have side mirrors which are a legal requirement.
I also have been thinking about towing with this thing. Ive read the model X is not good for towing (you get terrible eMPG) while its towing anything.
The more I think about it the less im sold on an electric pickup truck with the current infastructure.
It's not a concept car, it's already available for pre-order on tesla's site starting at $39,900.
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On November 23 2019 05:10 thePunGun wrote:Show nested quote +On November 23 2019 02:54 Sadist wrote:
I didnt realize that this is just a concept car.
It doesnt have side mirrors which are a legal requirement.
I also have been thinking about towing with this thing. Ive read the model X is not good for towing (you get terrible eMPG) while its towing anything.
The more I think about it the less im sold on an electric pickup truck with the current infastructure.
It's not a concept car, it's already available for pre-order on tesla's site starting at $39,900.
I think he means similar to how the Porsche Mission E was a concept car that lead to the Porsche Taycan (also pre-orderable at the time) this Cybertruck will look quite a bit different on release compared to the unveil today. Definitely side mirrors at the very least, and probably some of the sharper angles along with possible crumple zones, otherwise it won't be able to be sold anywhere in the EU or USA.
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Funny thing about this new truck is that it seems to only appeal to people who otherwise don't like trucks. Personally I'd feel like a joke driving around in a truck, but this is probably the best looking trucks around. The others just look so amazingly stupid.
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What makes a Truck a Truck?
Looking stoopidly big and clunky?
Having a pole for an American flag?
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Why all tesla cars look so ugly. The design is horrible.
Design is important with cars,german brands do that lots better.
It will be interesting to see how tesla will do now that there is finally a bit of competition from the european brands.
I am not in the market for an electric car but if i was it wouldnt be a tesla.
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I absolutely loved the design. Never thought of buying a pickup before, but now I am :x
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That window break at the reveal felt like SNL sketch.
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On November 26 2019 10:44 Starlightsun wrote:
That window break at the reveal felt like SNL sketch.
I just wonder whether it was them somehow getting bullet proof glass wrong, or some worker unwilling to tell Elon they just put a regular laminated window in there?
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On November 23 2019 02:54 Sadist wrote:
I didnt realize that this is just a concept car.
It doesnt have side mirrors which are a legal requirement.
I also have been thinking about towing with this thing. Ive read the model X is not good for towing (you get terrible eMPG) while its towing anything.
The more I think about it the less im sold on an electric pickup truck with the current infastructure.
Who needs side mirrors when you can have cameras and screens?
Also it has probably one of the best towing powers there are. Just not for a very long time I guess
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On November 26 2019 19:07 Harris1st wrote:Show nested quote +On November 23 2019 02:54 Sadist wrote:
I didnt realize that this is just a concept car.
It doesnt have side mirrors which are a legal requirement.
I also have been thinking about towing with this thing. Ive read the model X is not good for towing (you get terrible eMPG) while its towing anything.
The more I think about it the less im sold on an electric pickup truck with the current infastructure.
Who needs side mirrors when you can have cameras and screens? Also it has probably one of the best towing powers there are. Just not for a very long time I guess
Side view mirrors are still mandatory by law in the US. It hasn't been approved to just use camera's and screens.
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On November 26 2019 10:47 GreenHorizons wrote:Show nested quote +On November 26 2019 10:44 Starlightsun wrote:
That window break at the reveal felt like SNL sketch. I just wonder whether it was them somehow getting bullet proof glass wrong, or some worker unwilling to tell Elon they just put a regular laminated window in there?
apparently it's because the window is being sealed tight, which is different than the ball test they did where the glass have room to release the pressure.
That being said, I don't think it's a good idea to have bullet proof glass? don't you need to break the side windows if something goes wrong?
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Whats odd is they dont plan to paint these? Im not aware of people painting stainless steel. Only a flourex film coating for colors.
Also just because its stainless steel doesnt mean it wont rust. Theres a high chance this thing gets rust spots on it.
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On November 26 2019 22:11 ETisME wrote:Show nested quote +On November 26 2019 10:47 GreenHorizons wrote:On November 26 2019 10:44 Starlightsun wrote:
That window break at the reveal felt like SNL sketch. I just wonder whether it was them somehow getting bullet proof glass wrong, or some worker unwilling to tell Elon they just put a regular laminated window in there? apparently it's because the window is being sealed tight, which is different than the ball test they did where the glass have room to release the pressure. That being said, I don't think it's a good idea to have bullet proof glass? don't you need to break the side windows if something goes wrong?
It was because the sledge hammer against the steal actually managed to crack the glass. So when the ball was thrown - the already cracked glass just shattered.
Anyway I think tesla cars all look quite nice - This truck I thought looked terrible... but it is actually growing on me xD.
If I was to buy an electric car - at the moment it would probably be a tesla. not sure I would get the truck though.
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On November 26 2019 23:16 Sadist wrote:
Whats odd is they dont plan to paint these? Im not aware of people painting stainless steel. Only a flourex film coating for colors.
Also just because its stainless steel doesnt mean it wont rust. Theres a high chance this thing gets rust spots on it.
Thats why where it is possible its better to use protective coating rather than stainless steel. Steel gets its stainless capability from Chromium and Nickel which are both much more expansive than Iron and have some capabalities that are not really desirable in car unless You want to use very top range of steels usualy reserved for tools (due to price).
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That truck is hideous, not sure what the design team was thinking. Looks like a metal yacht with wheels.
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That's exactly what they were thinking. Nobody but people who need a ridiculous status symbol will be interested in that thing, so they designed it to look just like that. Wake me up when ecars with a minimalistic approach are sold by tesla.
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On November 27 2019 19:14 Broetchenholer wrote:
That's exactly what they were thinking. Nobody but people who need a ridiculous status symbol will be interested in that thing, so they designed it to look just like that. Wake me up when ecars with a minimalistic approach are sold by tesla.
That's why they got over 200.000 pre-orders for that thing I guess....
If I were a fan of SUV and pickups I could see myself in that thing.
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On November 27 2019 00:37 MrShankly wrote:Show nested quote +On November 26 2019 22:11 ETisME wrote:On November 26 2019 10:47 GreenHorizons wrote:On November 26 2019 10:44 Starlightsun wrote:
That window break at the reveal felt like SNL sketch. I just wonder whether it was them somehow getting bullet proof glass wrong, or some worker unwilling to tell Elon they just put a regular laminated window in there? apparently it's because the window is being sealed tight, which is different than the ball test they did where the glass have room to release the pressure. That being said, I don't think it's a good idea to have bullet proof glass? don't you need to break the side windows if something goes wrong? It was because the sledge hammer against the steal actually managed to crack the glass. So when the ball was thrown - the already cracked glass just shattered. Anyway I think tesla cars all look quite nice - This truck I thought looked terrible... but it is actually growing on me xD. If I was to buy an electric car - at the moment it would probably be a tesla. not sure I would get the truck though.
I thought they only smash the front door? The back window also broke
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On November 27 2019 19:36 Harris1st wrote:Show nested quote +On November 27 2019 19:14 Broetchenholer wrote:
That's exactly what they were thinking. Nobody but people who need a ridiculous status symbol will be interested in that thing, so they designed it to look just like that. Wake me up when ecars with a minimalistic approach are sold by tesla. That's why they got over 200.000 pre-orders for that thing I guess.... If I were a fan of SUV and pickups I could see myself in that thing.
Have you ever talked to a "Tesla-Enthusiast"... They would pre order their own cremation if Musk would tell them to.
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