Tesla Cybertruck

Conissah · 12-18-2019, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I think that post is hinting at the "exoskeleton" design of the truck not being able to meet crash safety standards compared to modern cars with "crumple zones" that are intended to absorb energy from an impact. While the exoskeleton is incredibly strong, I believe the issue is that it will transfer the energy of an impact to the occupants inside instead of absorb it.

Plus, pedestrians have to be taking into account. Not sure how a stainless steel vehicle with sharp corners will pass.

Gamb1t · 12-19-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Conissah

Plus, pedestrians have to be taking into account. Not sure how a stainless steel vehicle with sharp corners will pass.

Post 2008, Tesla is America's darling automobile mfg right now. It can do no wrong.

scanspeak · 12-21-2019, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I think that post is hinting at the "exoskeleton" design of the truck not being able to meet crash safety standards compared to modern cars with "crumple zones" that are intended to absorb energy from an impact. While the exoskeleton is incredibly strong, I believe the issue is that it will transfer the energy of an impact to the occupants inside instead of absorb it.

Yes exactly. Also how would it fair in a collision with another cybertruck?

brad850csi · 12-21-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scanspeak

Yes exactly. Also how would it fair in a collision with another cybertruck?

The only difference would be that in a normal Tesla crash only one battery catches on fire for hours, then again in a week's time when it is at the tow yard. With two of them crashing together you'll have twice as many batteries on fire.

paliknight · 12-22-2019, 12:30 AM

Elon musk originally designed this for SpaceX use on the moon. It was supposed to be a lunar vehicle. Hence the design.

HuskerFan85 · 12-23-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I think that post is hinting at the "exoskeleton" design of the truck not being able to meet crash safety standards compared to modern cars with "crumple zones" that are intended to absorb energy from an impact. While the exoskeleton is incredibly strong, I believe the issue is that it will transfer the energy of an impact to the occupants inside instead of absorb it.

baseless speculation

JasonCSU · 12-24-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HuskerFan85

baseless speculation

Not baseless at all. It's based off of Musk's own speech during the reveal.

Efthreeoh · 12-25-2019, 01:22 PM

Google "Rivian Tank Turn".

JasonCSU · 12-27-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Google "Rivian Tank Turn".

That's cool, and can be a useful feature on the trail.

zeikei · 12-27-2019, 01:17 PM

Apparently Cybertrucks are already available in Russia.

P1 · 12-30-2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Google "Rivian Tank Turn".

I can't find the video where they do that on pavement. Mind forwarding it?

supra93 · 02-11-2021, 08:15 PM

https://insideevs.com/news/487355/te...e-sandy-munro/

Jpflo · 12-10-2021, 04:50 PM

My god, look at the windshield wiper on that thing.

SpringheelJack · 12-16-2021, 10:58 PM

I don't understand, like or not. It looks like cheap.

Sedoy · 12-17-2021, 04:36 PM

Not a final wiper blade design.

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My god, look at the windshield wiper on that thing.

Sedoy · 01-24-2022, 02:52 PM

The wiper blade looks slightly modified, but regardless of the funky wiper blade, I love this exoskeleton design idea. Glad that Tesla is trying something different. Can't wait for my CT.

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Sedoy Major 730 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	The wiper blade looks slightly modified, but regardless of the funky wiper blade, I love this exoskeleton design idea. Glad that Tesla is trying something different. Can't wait for my CT.
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