Launch is Imminent

[RedOctober]

They are currently doing winter testing in New Zealand so I doubt we see production until Mar/Apr 2024. We’ve been waiting for so many years wha’s another few months. Get it right the first time.I’m with many others who say do away with the single wiper.

 

[ThomasD]

I didn't know there was a Federal Standard for windshield wiper systems.

49 CFR § 393.78 - Windshield wiping and washing systems.

www.law.cornell.edu

 

[mm9351]

Mercedes successfully implemented the single wiper system on their W124 (E Class) back in the mid-1980's. It was replaced by the 2-wiper system due to higher complexity and cost. I'm sure Tesla will get it right with the Cybertruck, and the cool factor fits well with the rest of the design. Interesting that the single wiper actually covered more glass area than the conventional 2-wiper system.

 

[Earl]

Mercedes successfully implemented the single wiper system on their W124 (E Class) back in the mid-1980's.

The 2008 Tesla Roadster has a single wiper. Not saying it is great or should be repeated though. In fact, personally, for a truck, or in general, I prefer 2 just for the redundancy.

 

[Kevy Baby]

In fact, personally, for a truck, or in general, I prefer 2 just for the redundancy.

But that isn't redundancy, it is work split into 2 parts: NOT the same thing.

Redundancy is when the secondary item can perform the same function as the primary. If your left windshield wiper goes out. the other wiper just keeps wiping the right side of the windshield and the driver cannot see in front of themselves properly.

 

[Earl]

If you left windshield wiper goes out.

Clearly, you've never driven a junker.
When the left wiper goes out, you lean to the right
If the car is 'well' designed, there's a little overlap so you don't have to lean all the way over, just to centerline.

 

[ThomasD]

All you need is some Rope

 

[lowtek]

I think the windshield wiper is cool. If I wanted a traditional truck I'd buy an Lightning, I've always owned Ford trucks, they are solid.

Also, this isn't an F250 competitor, Tesla and Ford know that battery supply isn't where it needs to be to have 500+ mile vehicles. Tesla will sell every Cybertruck they make, 350 mile range, 2 motor/3 motor, doesn't matter. These guy understand their market.

For serious towing, a 500+ mile battery is required, that will yield you about 250-350 miles of towing, about like an F250 (depending on the load of course).

I secretly hope they release an F150 killer with 500 miles range, they won't, battery supply is still a big problem.

 

[Buckminster]

I’m waiting for the funky one with green stuff coming outta it:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1682446260404355072

 

[EXOTIC1]

This argument is hilarious to me ... 1.7M reservations, done.

If half cancel, still done.

Now it’s closer to 2 million
/ game

 

[EXOTIC1]

$100, fully refundable. many reservations from nearly 4 years ago (!) ... assuming only 1/2 will cancel is way too conversative...

not really
Assuming 50% will cancel is a bit of a reach and how many more will jump on the bandwagon in the coming months

 

[ThomasD]

If the Cybertruck is awaiting certification we have no idea if Tesla will be required to make changes to the Truck to meet U.S. regulations. If changes are required the Truck will be delayed past the end of the third quarter.

 

[mongo]

If the Cybertruck is awaiting certification we have no idea if Tesla will be required to make changes to the Truck to meet U.S. regulations. If changes are required the Truck will be delayed past the end of the third quarter.

FMVSS requirements are all self-certified.
EPA also.
Tesla does the tests or hires a third party to, then submits the data. There should not be any 'gotchas' in the process.
Only issue of interpretation I can see is the rear identification lights versus light bar (assuming CT is 80" or wider).

 

[willow_hiller]

Looks like the title of this thread. As with all things on the Internet, take it with a grain of salt

https://twitter.com/x/status/1683928733684760576

 

[Mengy]

Looks like the title of this thread. As with all things on the Internet, take it with a grain of salt

https://twitter.com/x/status/1683928733684760576

 

[uscbucsfan]

Looks like the title of this thread. As with all things on the Internet, take it with a grain of salt

https://twitter.com/x/status/1683928733684760576

It appears to be fake. Others with lower reservation numbers don't have that message.

Also, multiple people who claim to work for Tesla (on the CT) have said it was fake and one person said it was an html edit.

 

[ThomasD]

Found this video of the Cybertruck that was on the Cybertruck forum. When the Brake lights light up I don't see a Third Brake Light

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/data/video/22/22786-b3d97de86885b4991c625e70b8601585.mp4

 

[mongo]

Found this video of the Cybertruck that was on the Cybertruck forum. When the Brake lights light up I don't see a Third Brake Light

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/data/video/22/22786-b3d97de86885b4991c625e70b8601585.mp4

If it's 80 inches or wider the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) is not required. However, if 80 inches or wider (excluding mirtors) triple identification lamps would be required front and rear.
FMVSS 108

 

[uscbucsfan]

If it's 80 inches or wider the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) is not required. However, if 80 inches or wider (excluding mirtors) triple identification lamps would be required front and rear.
FMVSS 108

It's under 80 inches and the center light is there on most of the Beta models. Some it's disabled.

 

[mongo]

It's under 80 inches and the center light is there on most of the Beta models. Some it's disabled.

What is your source for width? I haven't seen any shots with a center brake light.

OG prototype had triple identification light:

If it is <80, that band on the tailgate can only be used for CHMSL or unlit.

S6.3 Equipment combinations. Two or more lamps, reflective devices, or items of associated equipment may be combined if the requirements for each lamp, reflective device, and item of associated equipment are met with the following exceptions:
S6.3.1 No high-mounted stop lamp is permitted to be combined with any other lamp or reflective device, other than with a cargo lamp.
S6.3.2 No high-mounted stop lamp is permitted to be optically combined with any cargo lamp.
S6.3.3 No clearance lamp is permitted to be optically combined with any taillamp.

Depending how they interpret functional lens area. If there is an unlit area on the same plastic piece, is that functional lens?

Optically combined means a lamp having a single or two filament light source or two or more separate light sources that operate in different ways, and has its optically functional lens area wholly or partially common to two or more lamp functions.

Recent builds do seem to meet the height requirement (depending on cab rear window lower edge).

S6.1.4 Mounting height. The mounting height of each lamp and reflective device must be measured from the center of the item, as mounted on the vehicle at curb weight, to the road surface.


S6.1.4.1 High-mounted stop lamps.
S6.1.4.1.1 A high-mounted stop lamp mounted below the rear window must have no lens portion lower than 153 mm [6 in] below the lower edge of the rear glazing on convertibles, or 77 mm [3 in] on other passenger cars.

And being on a tailgate is allowable.
1985-03.1 | NHTSA

Amber front identification lights would impact the styling.