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First Tesla Cybertruck rolls off production line (arenaev.com)
submitted 3 years ago by weew@lemmy.ca to c/evs@lemmy.world
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I'm guessing it's still a production line test unit, but it seems like the design is finalized and volume production could actually begin by the end of the year

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[-] Stillhart@lemm.ee 7 points 3 years ago

My wife hopped a curb in our Model X last November. It's still in the shop waiting for parts.

As much as I love that car, I wouldn't recommend anyone consider a Tesla until they get their supply chain in order. Shit happens and cars get damaged; having to wait 9 months for repairs is hilariously unacceptable.

[-] Grabthar@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

That's not just a Tesla problem. I had to wait half a year for Acura to get parts to fix my car. At least it was (only) a safety feature and the car was still driveable during that time, but that is a ridiculous wait. Companies leaning out with their "just in time"supply chains have really come back to bite them in the ass over the past few years.

[-] cosmic_slate@dmv.social 6 points 3 years ago

I’m hoping they found a way to nail energy efficiency. My concern with a lot of trucks being announced is that the size is an excuse to hide an absolutely ginormous battery.

I’m looking at you, GM.

[-] Knusper@feddit.de 7 points 3 years ago

I mean, it's not aerodynamic at all, so I'd be surprised.

[-] cosmic_slate@dmv.social 4 points 3 years ago

Has there been any public analysis on this yet or is this speculation/conjecture?

[-] Knusper@feddit.de 3 points 3 years ago

Ah, I forgot there was a heated discussion around that. I have no idea how it compares to other trucks. I mostly meant to say that it's still a truck. Even the most aerodynamic truck in the world is hardly energy-efficient.

[-] max@feddit.nl 4 points 3 years ago

I sincerely hope it stays the hell away from any European country.

[-] galloog1@lemmy.world 3 points 3 years ago

Competition is good, even if you don't like the company.

[-] max@feddit.nl 8 points 3 years ago

It’s not about competition for me. Teslas are alright I guess. For me, it’s about the big pointy stainless steel monster sharing the streets with smaller cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. I wouldn’t want to be hit by any car, but very much not by that car.

[-] weew@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 years ago

I'm sure it'll do about as well as the Ford F150 does in Europe

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