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500 miles. 14,000 lbs tow. 0-60 in <2.9 seconds. Drives itself. Bulletproof. $77,000.

...or 250 mi, 7500 lbs, 6.5, autopilot, still bulletproof, $39,900.

1 posted on 11/21/2019 9:03:37 PM PST by ctdonath2
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“500 miles. 14,000 lbs tow. 0-60 in <2.9 seconds”

Those 500 miles turns to 5 if towing 14,000 pounds or heavy footing 2.9 seconds.


47 posted on 11/22/2019 7:09:13 AM PST by CodeToad
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Even Honda learned that a unibody ruck doesn’t work due to flexing.


48 posted on 11/22/2019 7:10:42 AM PST by CodeToad
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The most common electric trucks have forks

49 posted on 11/22/2019 7:11:08 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. N.C. +12) Progressives are existential American enemies)
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The roof and the sloped “bed” area looks like it would have been ideal for solar panels. Since this is an electric vehicle made by Tesla, it seems stupid they didn’t add solar panels to help with the range.


65 posted on 11/22/2019 1:08:33 PM PST by Blue Highway
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Tesla accidentally busted two windows on the Cybertruck while demonstrating how tough they are

Oopsy!!


67 posted on 11/22/2019 3:32:12 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom
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Cite your source for “bulletproof” or I’ll ask the mods take down your post for “fake news”.


91 posted on 12/21/2019 8:25:55 PM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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The post falsely claims that the truck is ‘bulletproof’, a term not used in Tesla’s own marketing. It was a marketing gimmick by Musk himself for which he lost $768M the day after the botched reveal.

It is LIE - I presume you cite FAKE NEWS since you refuse to submit source - and deserved of deleting your comment or the whole thread.

Before my first comment, I went to your link. Tesla itself: NOT A WORD ABOUT “BULLETPROOF”.

To-wit:
“ULTRA-HARD 30X COLD-ROLLED STAINLESS STEEL

If there was something better, we’d use it. Help eliminate dents, damage and long-term corrosion with a smooth monochrome exoskeleton that puts the shell on the outside of the car and provides you and your passengers maximum protection.”

“EXOSKELETON
Cybertruck is built with an exterior shell made for ultimate durability and passenger protection. Starting with a nearly impenetrable exoskeleton, every component is designed for superior strength and endurance, from Ultra-Hard 30X Cold-Rolled stainless-steel structural skin to Tesla armor glass.”

Reporting me for abuse for calling you out is a very liberal thing to do.

For the rest of us, if you want bulletproof, I submit the BMW X5 VR6.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/09/12/2019-iaa-the-bulletproof-bmw-x5-protection-vr6-makes-an-appearance/


95 posted on 12/21/2019 11:38:04 PM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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