Tesla Cybertruck

[DocM]

Cybertruck is headed to Europe and China. They've already made the tour of  regulators, CT in tow, this spring.

Foundation Series ends, next quarter regular production begins with lower prices. Production ramp continues

[wakjak]

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Elon Musk: “Tesla Will Make a Special Version of the Cybertruck Next Year that’s Europe & China Complaint, but It’ll Need Design Changes & Recertification”

 

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[adrynalyne]

On 14/06/2024 at 16:15, wakjak said:

 

Less knife edges?

On 14/06/2024 at 22:02, primortal said:

 

I was reading that this was staged but the funnier part is the manual release broke upon use. 

[wakjak]

Cybertruck still bad at truck things.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMrFuBfPL/

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[Jim K Global Moderator]

On 18/06/2024 at 01:40, Jumping Jacinta said:

 

Shocking, that a stupid big ass wiper would lead to the wiper motor burning out.  Apparently you aren't supposed to put RainX (or similar) on the windshield due to the camera(s).  

[FloatingFatMan]

On 18/06/2024 at 15:16, Jim K said:

Shocking, that a stupid big ass wiper would lead to the wiper motor burning out.  Apparently you aren't supposed to put RainX (or similar) on the windshield due to the camera(s).  

So, not only was it designed by Homer Simpson, but was built by him too? Figures...

But, in all seriousness... How about a sensible review from someone who actually knows what they're talking about when it comes to EV's and trucks?

TLDR, it's a bit sh*t...

 

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A mere eighteen seconds into the video.......

"Elon will not let you sleep with him, actually sorry I take that back let's fact check that he will if you work for one of his companies so I was wrong."

😂

 

[Som]

On 15/06/2024 at 00:04, DocM said:

Cybertruck is headed to Europe and China. They've already made the tour of  regulators, CT in tow, this spring.

Foundation Series ends, next quarter regular production begins with lower prices. Production ramp continues

God, sweet please Jesus no, just no

[FloatingFatMan]

On 19/06/2024 at 13:41, Som said:

God, sweet please Jesus no, just no

It has zero chance of passing EU safety regulations as it is, so any rework is going to make it largely unrecognizable.  For a start, it's FAR too big for most European roads, and there's zero chance those sharp edges are going to pass inspection either... Car's in Europe have to be designed for not just the safety of the people inside, but those outside as well.

[wakjak]

On 18/06/2024 at 11:16, Jim K said:

Shocking, that a stupid big ass wiper would lead to the wiper motor burning out.  Apparently you aren't supposed to put RainX (or similar) on the windshield due to the camera(s).  

First thing I do when I get a car is put RainX on the windshield... lol

[wakjak]

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMr2oGAV3/
 

Funny way of saying our trucks suck, we won’t do anything about known issues and now insurance companies are dropping them like flies lol

[Xenon]

Arizona toddler rescued after getting trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery

https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24183439/tesla-model-y-arizona-toddler-trapped-rescued

 

"A 20-month-old child was rescued after being trapped in a Tesla Model Y in Scottsdale, Arizona — where temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees this week — after its 12-volt battery died, according to a report from Arizona’s Family."

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On 21/06/2024 at 18:43, Xenon said:

Arizona toddler rescued after getting trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery

https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24183439/tesla-model-y-arizona-toddler-trapped-rescued

 

"A 20-month-old child was rescued after being trapped in a Tesla Model Y in Scottsdale, Arizona — where temperatures have exceeded 100 degrees this week — after its 12-volt battery died, according to a report from Arizona’s Family."

Talk about being trapped in a slow-cooker…

[Rigby]

On 16/06/2024 at 13:03, wakjak said:

Cybertruck still bad at truck things.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMrFuBfPL/

Nonsense, the Cybertruck can do anything!

[FloatingFatMan]

On 22/06/2024 at 13:11, Tomoko said:

Nonsense, the Cybertruck can do anything!

I'm willing to bet there's at least ONE Musk simp who'll believe that and give it a shot...

 

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On 22/06/2024 at 18:25, FloatingFatMan said:

I'm willing to bet there's at least ONE Musk simp who'll believe that and give it a shot...

 

DocM's next post will explain why it's absolutely right that his Tesla is sat on the bottom of the ocean, how other manufacturers are also trialling it, and you just don't understand.

Probably also produce a poll from Rose DeWitt Bukater about how many people can fit on a floating wooden door...

[adrynalyne]

On 22/06/2024 at 14:15, Dick Montage said:

DocM's next post will explain why it's absolutely right that his Tesla is sat on the bottom of the ocean, how other manufacturers are also trialling it, and you just don't understand.

Probably also produce a poll from Rose DeWitt Bukater about how many people can fit on a floating wooden door...

I am sure @DocM will find a toddler being trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery just collateral damage.

[DocM]

On 22/06/2024 at 20:06, adrynalyne said:

I am sure @DocM will find a toddler being trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery just collateral damage.

The first thing I would do is ask why they didn't read their manual. The door locks are powered by a regular 12 volt battery, not the drive system battery. 12 volt batteries can and do fail, in any car. The specifics vary by model but,

There is a way to manually open the frunk (front trunk). In there is a panel which can be removed to give access to the 12 volt battery.

Apply jumper cabless, or you can get one of those battery powered jump starters and connect it. Now open your door using the card or app. Let the jumper stay on to recharge the 12v battery, then have the battery checked.

Edited June 23, 2024 by DocM

[Jim K Global Moderator]

On 22/06/2024 at 20:02, DocM said:

The first thing I would do is ask why they didn't read their manual. The door locks are powered by a regular 12 volt battery, not the drive system battery. The specifics vary by model but,

There is a strap you can pull to open the frunk (front trunk). In there is a panel which can be removed to give access to the 12 volt battery.

Apply jumpers, or you can get one of those battery powered jump starters and connect it. Now open your door using the card or app.

....hehe...needing to read a manual to open a cars door....

[DocM]

On 22/06/2024 at 21:06, Jim K said:

....hehe...needing to read a manual to open a cars door....

 

Guess you missed the part where many cars are moving to keyless entry and push button starting.

[adrynalyne]

On 22/06/2024 at 18:02, DocM said:

The first thing I would do is ask why they didn't read their manual. The door locks are powered by a regular 12 volt battery, not the drive system battery. 12 volt batteries can and do fail, in any car. The specifics vary by model but,

There is a way to manually open the frunk (front trunk). In there is a panel which can be removed to give access to the 12 volt battery.

Apply jumper cabless, or you can get one of those battery powered jump starters and connect it. Now open your door using the card or app. Let the jumper stay on to recharge the 12v battery, then have the battery checked.

Predictable response. 

On 22/06/2024 at 18:06, Jim K said:

....hehe...needing to read a manual to open a cars door....

🤣 Needing to jump the battery to open them. 

[Jim K Global Moderator]

On 22/06/2024 at 20:15, DocM said:

 

Guess you missed the part where many cars are moving to keyless entry and push button starting.

What other vehicles do not have a physical key to gain entry?  Sure...my vehicle is keyless entry and push button start...but there is a physical key in the FOB. 

...also didn't need to read the instruction manual on how to open my damn door.  If the battery was dead in the Tesla...why did it lock the doors on exit with such little 12v juice remaining.  Odd.

...also, also...probably just be quicker to bust the window than jumping the car while the child is roasting in Arizona heat.