Can it self drive through a lake yet?
Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
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Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#112Even presuming pieces weren't falling off , every time I see one of these my first thought is how did this pass safety standards (e.g. the sharp corners/blades/edges; pedestrian-strike setups). Now add on flying corners/blades/edges ... even less enthused. ---- I finally drove in a Rivian — and while I prefer the hybrid drivetrains — it was exceptionally nice. As an American, I can't wait for BYD to offer test drives…
BYD is overhyped in the US for some reason. In the countries where they are available, they are considered decent budget vehicles. There's a reason why the Model Y is still the best seller in China.
Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#113I dodged a bullet. I bought into the original heavy stainless steel exoskeleton concept, which they never delivered on. So they had my deposit. Then it took me a year and a half (!!) to get my deposit back from time of request, a dozen documented follow-ups on phone, email, and in-person at the stealership. Tesla’s excuse: While they were happy to take a Canadian’s money with fully refundable deposit terms, they had…
What part of the stainless exoskeleton did they not deliver on? https://www.tesla.com/learn/superior-durability-cybertruck-h... I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if promises weren't kept or expectations not met. This is the same company that has a product called Full Self Driving that cannot fully self drive.
They originally claimed the stainless steel panels would replace the internal frame and thus be more efficient to produce. But they shipped with a traditional frame
Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#114Even presuming pieces weren't falling off , every time I see one of these my first thought is how did this pass safety standards (e.g. the sharp corners/blades/edges; pedestrian-strike setups). Now add on flying corners/blades/edges ... even less enthused. ---- I finally drove in a Rivian — and while I prefer the hybrid drivetrains — it was exceptionally nice. As an American, I can't wait for BYD to offer test drives…
BYDs are never coming to the American market.
Well we're going to have a new president in a little over 2 years so I'm not sure why you say "never."
Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#115Earlier quoted context omitted.
Not only Cybertruck. Also other trucks like Ford F150 etc.
Trucks in general are awful for pedestrians and other motorists, but the Cybertruck is made specifically of sharp angles that will rip and tear more than a big flat vertical wall running into you.
The front is rounded which is the place you'll hit in the vast majority of cases.
Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#116Earlier quoted context omitted.
What part of the stainless exoskeleton did they not deliver on? https://www.tesla.com/learn/superior-durability-cybertruck-h... I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if promises weren't kept or expectations not met. This is the same company that has a product called Full Self Driving that cannot fully self drive.
They originally claimed the stainless steel panels would replace the internal frame and thus be more efficient to produce. But they shipped with a traditional frame
This was genuinely innovative and intriguing. Did the numbers just not work out for manufacturing or some other thing get in the way?
Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#117Earlier quoted context omitted.
What part of the stainless exoskeleton did they not deliver on? https://www.tesla.com/learn/superior-durability-cybertruck-h... I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if promises weren't kept or expectations not met. This is the same company that has a product called Full Self Driving that cannot fully self drive.
Was the concept as hideously ugly as the actual design? I still don't understand how people can drive those things in public.
The drivers probably have the mental development of a middle-schooler - these trucks are FIRE with 7-grader boys!
Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#118It's a beta release product. Of course it has problems. I don't think any of Cybertruck's growing pains are remarkable.
IIRC, Tesla skipped the industry's normal typical period of real world testing for new platforms. That should have scared off most buyers.
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Cybertruck should have been rolled out like the Roadster. Exclusive, prestige, wrap-around customer service. The superfans would happily pay to participate.
There's always a (modest) market for niche vehicles, like the Cybertruck. eg Subaru Brat, VW The Thing (name?).
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Cybertruck has so much innovation, cool tech. 48V, drive-by-wire, the modular internet bus thing, 4 wheel steering, even bigger castings, etc.
Tesla was (initially) right to de-risk those things by using them in a (much) lower volume vehicle. And field test everything ahead of the high volume Model 2 / Robotaxi.
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The big, IMHO, mistake was juicing the stock price by hyping Cybertruck as Tesla's next home run.
Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#119The issue stems from the primer applied before gluing the optional light bar to the windshield (no fasteners are used in the attachment of the light bar). Is that typical in the industry, parts or components being glued onto an exterior surface instead of fastened?
Yes. The frame is welded, but more and more the body panels are glued. BMW has been doing this for a while. Modern adhesives are as strong as spot welds for this sort of thing.
Re: Tesla Is Recalling Cybertrucks Again
#120I dodged a bullet. I bought into the original heavy stainless steel exoskeleton concept, which they never delivered on. So they had my deposit. Then it took me a year and a half (!!) to get my deposit back from time of request, a dozen documented follow-ups on phone, email, and in-person at the stealership. Tesla’s excuse: While they were happy to take a Canadian’s money with fully refundable deposit terms, they had…
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