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Tesla Pickup Moves Up the Company's 'Resource Priority' List

Discussion in 'Cybertruck' started by TMC Staff, Nov 19, 2018.

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    Elon Musk continues to show enthusiasm for Tesla’s electric pickup, as he said on Twitter that the project is getting more resources. Musk was trading tweets with a follower about the possibility of building a sprinter van when he listed the company’s current priorities. The Tesla pickup was placed ahead of the Tesla Semi and...
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  2. SOULPEDL

    SOULPEDL Supporting Member

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    Sold. All I ask is when and how much!
    GM/Ford killer - Y waste time?
     
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  3. Barklikeadog

    Barklikeadog Active Member

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    i didn't expect musk to copy the automatic running board
     
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    SELL MORE STOCK AND DO IT ALL!!!
     
  5. CarlK

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    I saw that Elon'e tweet but was wondering if those were listed on the order of priority.
     
  6. Merrill

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    Please do not make something stupid looking, just an F-150 type 8 foot bed and keep the first production type simple but practical.
     
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  7. ggnykk

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    i really think Tesla got WAY too many cars launch in 2019 and 2020. It would overload everyone working in Tesla to an extreme level.
     
  8. SOULPEDL

    SOULPEDL Supporting Member

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    Still in the box I see...
     
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    Hmmm... looks like I’ll keep the ole’ Ford for a bit more. Been thinking of trading in for a new model.
     
  10. Barklikeadog

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    Ah but we know the storyline... he will promise the $50,000 truck but if you want one in the first two years it will cost $120,000

    and when the $50k model comes out, the paint will cost $5k, steering wheel 2k, seats $4k, bumper 2k, windows $4k.
     
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  11. arcus

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    In comparison, you can get F-150 for low 30s, but in reality (at least where I live) the omni-present Platinum editions are easily doubling that price. Let's give the guy a chance.
     
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  12. Vitold

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    Tesla will make F650/750 equivalent. It will cost over 100k each and share components with Tesla Semi.

    Tesla Pickup Truck will not compete with F150 at all.
     
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  13. ItsNotAboutTheMoney

    ItsNotAboutTheMoney Well-Known Member

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    Oh it will. Because people. :p
     
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  14. dano0726

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    Why produce something that large/big that will require a CDL to operate legally?
     
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    #15 Vitold, Nov 20, 2018
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    Medium duty trucks do not require CDL. This truck will be a supplement to a Semi to lower parts cost.
     
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    #16 SSonnentag, Nov 20, 2018
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    Tesla Pickup Wish List
    • AWD (3 motors)
    • Air Suspension
    • Air Horn
    • Extendable Towing Mirrors
    • 8,000 lb Payload Rating
    • 40K lb 5th Wheel Tow Rating
    • 600-mile Range (empty @ 65 mph)
    • 400-mile Range (towing 5th wheel @ 60 mph)
    • 8-ft Bed
    • Power outlets (NEMA 14-50, NEMA 5-20 and 12V)
    • Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
    • Tall Sidewall Tires
    • Full-Size Spare Tire
    • Seating for 5
    • Lots of Storage Compartments
    • Built-in Toolbox
    • Full Running Lights
    • 5th Wheel Hitch (removable)
    • Gooseneck Hitch (removable)
    • Camera with view of 5th wheel plate
    • Camera with view of bumper hitch area
    • Remote Camera Capability - for viewing out the back of the 5th wheel
    • Rear seat that flattens into a bed
    • Privacy Shades
    • Height-Adjustable Shoulder Belts
    • Lighted Sun Visors (extendable)
    • Wireless Phone Charging Docks
    • Rear Seat Entertainment System
    • 0-60 mph in 5 seconds or less (empty)
    • 0-60 mph in 20 seconds or less (towing at 80% capacity)

    This is all I ask for. Give me all that and I may never go home again. :D
     
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    It won't require a CDL. They will remove the air brakes and rate it a class 7.

    But if it's semi based it will be a vehicle intended for marketing purposes like the Roadster. Not a volume vehicle to make money.
     
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    Just give me my avatar with 500mi range for the same price and I'm plunking down my deposit.
     
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    It is pretty ridiculous how out of control pickup prices have become. In 2008 I bought a 60th anniv edition with everything on it for $39k
    (actually it ended up well below 30k with employee pricing and numerous rebates)
    Now the equivalent fully loaded lariat/XLT is 60k.

    I offset the price of gasoline every year by avoiding delivery charges (dirt, mulch, trees, fencing, furniture etc)
     
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    #20 jboy210, Nov 20, 2018
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    He will be giving the people what they want. Looking around my town most F-150s are King Ranch, Limited, or Raptor versions. They run $60,000 on up. You never see a base "stripped" F-150 which is about $32,000.

    And don't get me started on those Dodge Ram diesels. They run upwards of $80,000. They seem to the truck of choice for most of the people running contracting companies. And these are same type that will buy/lease the Tesla Pickup. $90K for a pickup that does 0-60 in 5 seconds will be just fine with these guys. After all it is a deductible business expense. Better to spend it on yourself than give it to the Government in taxes!
     

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