Watts_Up
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It looks like we are going back to the coach builders from the beginning of the car industry.
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Tesla Cybrtrk
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Watts_Up
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I have a feeling it will grow on people. The standard pickup design hasn't changed in decades, and it's frankly boring as hell. They all look the same (e.g block on wheels). It's about time someone spiced it up.
The more I see APC's the more I think the cyber truck won't have a drop off in the back. Traditionally, the bed would be lower than the cabin, but i could see him going full military here and having it be one piece with a loading dock in the back. Could be the reason we haven't seen a silhouette of the truck yet. Similar to this one though.
Obviously on a smaller scale, but this look and his comment about the "magic being in the details" is what is driving this to be the most anticipated unveiling of the year. The stream might crash that night.
Obviously on a smaller scale, but this look and his comment about the "magic being in the details" is what is driving this to be the most anticipated unveiling of the year. The stream might crash that night.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
This thing would absolutely kill pulling up to a coffee shop in Portland or Brooklyn, with a bearded fellow getting out of it unironically.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
The cheese wedge was the go to shape for many late 20th century EV's
The kick up in the door near the front makes sense, that is where the side mirrors would go.
alstoralset
Man from another place
Spotted load testing today near Mendocino...
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Because doing things conventionally wouldn't have gotten Tesla to where it is today. And doing things too conventionally / conservatively is why the legacy manufacturers have all been caught without competitive (to Tesla) EVs for years.
Also, the Cybertruck doesn't need to be a high volume seller (i.e. profit generator for Tesla), the Model 3 and Y fill those roles. By everything that Musk has said about the truck, it seems like it'll be a halo model for the brand.
I've been thinking about that for a bit now, given Elon's comment about a futuristic APC and a couple other hints, the vague pictures, etc... I can see several configuration possibilities here and there's a reason he's been pitching it to the military. I can let my mind run pretty wild so won't go into speculations, will just wait for the reveal.
Guys, the tires are DEFINITELY going to be airless.
They just straight up look like it from the enhanced pics here, but also Elon said "it's literally bulletproof"
The only truly bulletproof tires are airless tires.
I'm sure of this now.
They just straight up look like it from the enhanced pics here, but also Elon said "it's literally bulletproof"
The only truly bulletproof tires are airless tires.
I'm sure of this now.
Watts_Up
Well-Known Member
Talking about airless tires, this Audi concept might give an idea of the Tesla Cyber Truck?
Now can you make it under $50k?
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
Airless could be an option but I doubt it will be a standard feature.
doghousePVD
My grandfather’s car
There’s a reason why all highway vehicles have tires with air. They work and add a huge amount of shock absorption. Airless tires are used in very specific environments (slow speed, puncture resistance) when the alternatives are steel tracks. Think junk yard equipment. Not even moderate speed military vehicles, such as Hummers, have airless tires.
Military Hummers had self healing tires and airline to pump up (or release) while driving.
