Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

[SO16]

On the bed-size issue:

Most of the pickups in my area, and nearly all of the working trucks, have an aftermarket tool box mounted behind the cab.

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Like this one, most don't go all the way down to the deck, so you can still slide some lumber underneath.

That said, moving this storage into the locker underneath the bed (like the Honda Pilot) makes the Cybertruck's 6.5' bed more usable than most, and reduces the need for a long bed, for some folks, to some degree.

Anecdotally, most of my p/u friends prefer the looks and maneuverability of a short bed on a crew-cab truck. Those that have a long bed, just can't handle the size of a 6.5' box MINUS the bolt in tool storage.

mall those tools could probably fit in the frunk.

 

[dgodfrey]

All this talk about military and armored vehicle attributes of the CT makes me think Tesla out Hummered the Hummer.
I have to think GM's Monday morning briefing will be how to pull off a respectable burial for the "extinct before birth" Hummer EV.

 

[lklundin]

I have a theory that the new steering wheel shape in the Roadster2 and Cybertruck are to enable easier stowaway, when performing full self driving.

On that topic, what's the theory on the Cybertruck having no stalks ?

 

[jerry33]

Speaking of height, I was wondering if, given the air shocks, would it be possible for the CyberTruck to lower itself for boarding purposes, and then air up to the normal height for driving? I personally think that would be cool as all get out.

It already has that.

 

[lklundin]

Ísland



Do you speak Icelandic?

My uncle does...

 

[wipster]

It already has that.

I figured as much but just haven't seen it demonstrated yet.

 

[SunCatcher]

Also, I don't see much of a reason why Tesla couldn't extend the bed to 8 feet through taking space out of the cab.

Has no one else figured this out? The Cybrtrk actually does have an 8' bed; 6.5' + 1.5' folded down tailgate = 8'

 

[jerry33]

I figured as much but just haven't seen it demonstrated yet.

They did demonstrate half of it when the loaded the ATV.

 

[wipster]

They did demonstrate half of it when the loaded the ATV.

I know Jerry, but not what I'm talking about.

Suffice it to say, the air shocks with their tremendous amount of travel will provide users with a myriad of convenient options.

 

[dgodfrey]

I would definitely prefer an 8’ bed, but I can just leave the tailgate down for those 2x4s, plywood, etc... No biggie.

I fully expected a fold-up lip that would be flipped up after you drop the tailgate. Assuming that the tailgate is at least 18" tall, that would equate to an 8' bed. The flipped up portion may only be 16" tall as it nests inside the 18"+ tall tailgate and act like the flip up plastic thingy on printers that keep your paper from falling off. Maybe the telescoping ramp can be multi-purpose.

I'm really dreading tomorrow when we all have to move over to the Cybertruck only thread. It will be crickets here.

 

[T@oo]

Ísland



Do you speak Icelandic?

No but we can listen to it. Or is there a word for Cybertruck in islandic?

 

[jerry33]

I'm really dreading tomorrow when we all have to move over to the Cybertruck only thread. It will be crickets here.

Unless the stock jumps +100, which it might.

 

[elasalle]

My next Tesla likely a X, but if I change my mind I have an option (Space Cadillac)

 

[Prunesquallor]

The solar panel. Now true it doesn't charge that much, but typical military actions are hurry up and wait. Also only the first push uses a lot of range. I see this replacing ambulances and such. You won't see this vehicle in the front lines.

Unmanned operation combined with cheap mass-production might change that. Swarming anti-tank land drones?

 

[Tslynk67]

The several people who have talked about buying a cyber truck in place of an SUV got me thinking. The cyber truck is very nice, because uncovered it is just a traditional pick up truck, and yet covered it gives a little over 50% of the covered cargo volume of an SUV, because of the taper. This also achieves better aero.

Why shouldn’t it be possible for the covered cargo volume to dynamically grow, so effectively it can be as large as a two box SUV shape, or shrink (to the current shape (or even less) when cargo is not needed for maximum aero? The cargo area does not need to be sound insulated, nor very strong. It just needs to provide weather protection and keep cargo from departing the vehicle

Couldn’t the side rails dynamically change from tapered to straight across and Tesla’s rolling cover be long enough for either case? I think most people that need that maximum cargo area of an SUV, only need it very occasionally.

Does that idea work?

I think this statement is incorrect. I had the same perception at first, but of course the cover doesn't close to the bed floor at the back, but to the top of the tail-gate. So in fact the Cybertruck has 50% more covered volume than an equivalent bed-sized ICE pickup with a tonneau.

 

[wipster]

No but we can listen to it. Or is there a word for Cybertruck in islandic?

Can Google translate for us poor folk that only speak one and a half languages?

 

[woodisgood]

View attachment 480810 My next Tesla likely a X, but if I change my mind I have an option (Space Cadillac)

Based on your reservation and mine, they're averaging roughly an order per minute.

 

[Prunesquallor]

I keep seeing discussions of military/combat uses for the CT. I can't figure how one would "refuel" an electric vehicle in combat. One can't just roll a Supercharger to the front lines. How might that work?

Or, if all else fails, traditional petrol/diesel logistics combined with big, portable dc generators.

 

[dgodfrey]

EM was cavalier about sales of Cybertruck before the reveal. Which implies his plans for this chassis go well beyond CT.

Also, I believe most media have missed the significance of having electricity available in the rectangular bed. There are tons of add ons that can be created with a source of power to cover any perceived deficiencies.

Add an electrified conveyor belt, lift, or movable shelves which makes it easier than manually lifting items over the side. CT makes electrified accessories practical, that would have had usability issues in ICE pickups.

the Shopsmith of the trucking world.

 

[woodisgood]

X + beater ICE pickup or Cybertruck. This will be a fun few years.