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> neogodless: At least in the U.S. below a certain longitude is quite common. Latitude.
I KNEW I was going to get that wrong.
The mnemonic i use is latitude is flat.
Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
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Re: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
#42Re: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
#43I don't understand the problem, my new car had like 8 recalls in 2 years for problems that might happen, it's just normal
Your car had a recall because the wheels might fall off? Which one?
406,000 Civics were recalled
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-...
Re: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
#44Jeez, "wheels not falling off car" has been a solved problem since at least the 1965 Corvair.
Re: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
#45Re: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
#46No problem, that'll buff right out
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The RWD model was only for sale briefly after launch. I don't know why you would ever want a pure RWD electric truck
I probably wouldn't buy a truck, but it's at least a possibility that I'd get one for hauling materials and towing around town. If I did, I'd prefer a RWD model just to save a little money. I find the modern obsession with AWD a bit baffling. AWD doesn't help you stop in bad weather, so it feels like an illusory advantage there. RWD can be "interesting" compared to FWD, but modern traction control on an electric driv…
You get better regenerative braking performance out of FWD or AWD. Since typically the front brakes do most of the work, it makes sense to have that energy go into the motor rather than friction braking.
Re: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
#48"All 173 of the RWD Cybertrucks sold by Tesla are being recalled" 173...
The RWD model was only for sale briefly after launch. I don't know why you would ever want a pure RWD electric truck
I don't see why it would be an issue in most cases. Obviously you'd want AWD for proper off-roading, but for just driving around on streets it should be fine. My EV van is RWD and it's totally fine in everything I've dealt with - including deep snow - and I really only even noticed when trying to parallel park on ice.
Re: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
#49Earlier quoted context omitted.
The RWD model was only for sale briefly after launch. I don't know why you would ever want a pure RWD electric truck
I probably wouldn't buy a truck, but it's at least a possibility that I'd get one for hauling materials and towing around town. If I did, I'd prefer a RWD model just to save a little money. I find the modern obsession with AWD a bit baffling. AWD doesn't help you stop in bad weather, so it feels like an illusory advantage there. RWD can be "interesting" compared to FWD, but modern traction control on an electric driv…
> AWD doesn't help you stop in bad weather
I frequently think about this when weather gets bad! I already have AWB (all wheel braking?). Seems like AWD could make it too easy to get in a situation where my AWB isn’t sufficient to stop
Re: Tesla is recalling its cheaper Cybertruck because the wheels might fall off
#50"All 173 of the RWD Cybertrucks sold by Tesla are being recalled" 173...
The RWD model was only for sale briefly after launch. I don't know why you would ever want a pure RWD electric truck
This has been a question the Slate team has been trying to answer. They claim the weight distribution being more even front-to-back (batteries offsetting motor, I presume), but I don't know whether I believe them. I was interested in a Slate, but the changes at the company lately (new CEO from McKinsey, rather than an engineer), along with decisions like RWD, and the anemic acceleration (0-60 in 8 seconds) gives me pause.