Tesla Cybertruck [video] • Hacker News Board

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by singron » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:42 AM UTC

slovette wrote: post #36

That is the ugliest, most impractical thing. Guess I’m not the target audience (I’m rural, farm country). What a let down.... I was really excited for this too. I don’t think I’ve ever in my life heard anyone with truck say: “Man, it’s amazing off road, but the glass shatters too easily!” disclaimer I have a 3. Love it and Tesla in general. I don’t love this.

I've known a few people who broke their back window from throwing stuff into the bed and accidentally hitting the glass. It's probably a case of "don't do that", but some people might appreciate it.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by belltaco » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:43 AM UTC

dmix wrote: post #32

kylecazar wrote: post #28

Heh. Trying to demo the strength of the windows, he had someone throw a steel ball at it. Shattered instantly. That doesn't mean it isn't an improvement though.

The steel door certainly took a beating though. I wonder what this means for car accidents. Aren't they supposed to crunch in on impact? Or is that why they chose the door instead of a front/hood impact?

Crumple zones are usually on the front, back and side fenders to absorb impact, not necessarily the doors.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by mythz » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:43 AM UTC

Underwhelming, even without the glass demo fail. Looks like it was designed by an outsourced rogue design team trying to design an 80's sci-fi car for kicks, that somehow it made it to production.

The demo was lacking in interior, technical specs, real-world examples of why its design is superior, etc, overall I'd say its Tesla's worst unveil. Though the design of the ATV did look pretty cool - unfortunate it lacked any details.

Luckily I was never interested in trucks so not disappointed by it's lack of appeal, still looking forward to the Model Y tho.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by slovette » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:44 AM UTC

bryanlarsen wrote: post #73

slovette wrote: post #36

That is the ugliest, most impractical thing. Guess I’m not the target audience (I’m rural, farm country). What a let down.... I was really excited for this too. I don’t think I’ve ever in my life heard anyone with truck say: “Man, it’s amazing off road, but the glass shatters too easily!” disclaimer I have a 3. Love it and Tesla in general. I don’t love this.

Gravel roads are ubiquitous in farming country and take out windows regularly.

Eh, no. This is simply not targeted for rural work/job type applications.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by belltaco » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:44 AM UTC

slovette wrote: post #71

bdamm wrote: post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I think it is clear that their target market is mining operations, rail roads, army, etc.

We’ll... I have clients, friends and family in every industry you listed. None of them would buy this for various reasons. This is a truck made by city folk, for city folk. Which is fine, btw, I’m just disappointed as I was hoping to replace my ICE with one. I suppose I’ll just have to wait.

You have stated this multiple times without explaining why farmers etc. wouldn't buy it. Not saying you're wrong, just curious to know why.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by slovette » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:46 AM UTC

singron wrote: post #81

slovette wrote: post #36

That is the ugliest, most impractical thing. Guess I’m not the target audience (I’m rural, farm country). What a let down.... I was really excited for this too. I don’t think I’ve ever in my life heard anyone with truck say: “Man, it’s amazing off road, but the glass shatters too easily!” disclaimer I have a 3. Love it and Tesla in general. I don’t love this.

I've known a few people who broke their back window from throwing stuff into the bed and accidentally hitting the glass. It's probably a case of "don't do that", but some people might appreciate it.

This is a good perspective. Though I doubt there’s enough demand to warrant the heavy focus on that. This is a PR stunt, not some data driven product feature.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by dmix » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:47 AM UTC

gexla wrote: post #65

Looks like what you would get if Delorean came out with an SUV. It's as ugly as I imagined it would be. I want one!

It'd look better in black and with a licence plate or something more on the front or back.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by slovette » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:48 AM UTC

belltaco wrote: post #85

slovette wrote: post #71

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We’ll... I have clients, friends and family in every industry you listed. None of them would buy this for various reasons. This is a truck made by city folk, for city folk. Which is fine, btw, I’m just disappointed as I was hoping to replace my ICE with one. I suppose I’ll just have to wait.

You have stated this multiple times without explaining why farmers etc. wouldn't buy it. Not saying you're wrong, just curious to know why.

We’ll, a good example would be goose neck trailers won’t treat that bedside well. In fact, there’s many, many reasons beds are fairly standardized.

Just one off the cuff supporting detail to my gut reaction. :)

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by dmix » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:49 AM UTC

tdiggity wrote: post #48

Website updated: https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck Interesting observations: - Reservation is only $100 whereas the Model Y is $2500. - 500 mile range on the Tri Motor, nice. - No info on the ATV

There's also a utility trailer on the back in one of the pictures. Maybe just a 3d concept though.

Re: Tesla Cybertruck [video]

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Post by snake117 » Fri, Nov 22, 2019, 4:50 AM UTC

Contrary to what most are saying, this was an awesome presentation. They kept it incredibly short, gave basic facts about the car (although nothing on the interior), and blew everyone's mind, for good or for bad, with a new truck unlike anyone would've believed, especially putting it against the F-150. Even with the glass shattering, the fact that it didn't go through was still amazing (they definitely have to work on this though). I say it was a mind blowing presentation and I will definitely be thinking through this.