Electrek is reporting the Cybertruck will advance over the competition in another way -- its towing interface. The Cybertruck will include a payload and towing calculator.
With the adjustable suspension, it would be cool if there was a function that would automatically find the hitch and attach the truck for you.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is on a roll with more announcements about the Cybertruck today. He described a “towing calculator” which will show all kinds of real-time stats to help drivers know more about what their vehicle can handle while pulling a big load. Earlier today, Musk noted that the...
Tesla claims it will...one way that could be achieved is the system prompting you with a recommended speed for max range. Aerodynamics greatly affects the range of an electric vehicle, and that aerodynamic profile is changed dramatically with a load. The system could prompt you to maintain a speed of 59 miles per hour to ensure 30 more miles of range...or something like that. Or if the towed load is not that significant, maybe the system will recommend 67 mph for example. Many people recognize in general that they can save fuel/range by driving at a lower speed...but many people also do not recognize the fact, and even if they do, it would be helpful to have the system compute the recommended speed dynamically.
The small pickup truck segment is growing and Tesla could compete in it. Some points were brought up in this video along with a rendering that both make a good case. Think of it as a pickup to rival the Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon and Ford Ranger
An interesting article from Jalopnik that takes a look at how much Elon Musk can make from selling his stocks of Tesla from his compensation package.
https://jalopnik.com/elon-musk-will-have-to-wait-to-cash-in-on-tesla-if-he-1843740974
Elon Musk’s compensation package at Tesla is based...
Elon Musk tweeted yesterday that he is scouting locations for the new Gigafactory in the US.
All he's said is that he's looking in "central USA".
So with that being said, which state should the Gigafactory be built? Let's see what everyone thinks.
What should we expect in the final Cybertruck design? With a 2 year gap from debut to launch, Tesla might be planning for some changes. Alex from E For Electric thinks "things like the lack of side mirrors, the thickness of the stainless steel, bulletproof glass, four-motor configurations, and...
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