jrt_ms1995
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Redundant word choice there.
Cybertruck design conversations
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glhs837
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Cybertruck Owners Say They're Already Rusting
It's only been a couple of months since Tesla started shipping its Cybertruck. The stainless steel already appears to be rusting.futurism.com
Except they are not rusting. Whats rusting is stuff on the surface, not the surface. And it can be easily cleaned off. Now, should Tesla be delivering the trucks with this on them? Nope, they should use the plastic wrap other makers use for this same reason. Or have the delivery prep include a detailing to remove it. So while its not a good look, its also not the trucks rusting.
Jump ahead to about 7 minutes to see him clean it off. As for Teslas reaction so far?
Other vehicles have this as well
glhs837
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Cybertruck Owners Say They're Already Rusting
It's only been a couple of months since Tesla started shipping its Cybertruck. The stainless steel already appears to be rusting.
The really sad part is that it took me about three whole minutes to find this information. Any reporter could do that same, but clicks ya know.
PeoplesElbow
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One would assume that it was cleaned off, especially with a higher end vehicle.
Stainless can rust somewhat if not passivated. The more formable alloys are less corrosion resistant.
I wonder if they charge a "prep" fee.
glhs837
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Hard to say, the "delivery experience" seems to vary wildly from service center to service center.
It sure can, but as noted, it's deposits rusting on top of the steel of the truck. The alloy is custom, but we don't know much in the way of details. The patent application had ranges for the makeup of the alloy.
Not sure.
glhs837
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Tesla Cybertruck Armor Glass windows resist break-in attempt
The Tesla Cybertruck is equipped with Armor Glass windows, which are designed to be durable enough to survive Class 4 hail.
www.teslarati.com
So the windows do appear to be tougher than standard side glass, even laminated. Rear roof glass did well also after being jumped on.
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So cops won’t be able to break the glass and pull you out of the vehicle when you refuse to obey Their commands?Tesla Cybertruck Armor Glass windows resist break-in attempt
The Tesla Cybertruck is equipped with Armor Glass windows, which are designed to be durable enough to survive Class 4 hail.
So the windows do appear to be tougher than standard side glass, even laminated. Rear roof glass did well also after being jumped on.
PeoplesElbow
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glhs837
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As far as I know, that sort of intervention is only allowed with both the owners and law enforcements authorization.
glhs837
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Sadly, no. Hard to make it blow up anyway.
glhs837
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With its built in ignition system already, wouldn't seem so hard.
And that's fires. explosions much much harder to achieve. At leas with EVs. ICE vehicles? Damn things seem to explode by just looking at them according to the news.
In any case, the CT should be that much harder to even catch on fire, let alone explode.
Those punch tools they give firefighters and cops will be worthless too.
Sacrifices need to be made for the greater good.
glhs837
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They actually do pretty good. Better than engines, that's for sure. So you will most likely be able to put the windows down. Big issue is evidently complete submergence in salt water, but before that happens you should have plenty of time to escape. Looks like the Model X the Florida event had time to put the doors up. The guy who ran his Model S plaid through fresh water didnt get that.
Notice at 6:35, after driving through maybe 20-30 feet of water literally to the top of the windshield, what does he do? Roll the windows down.
So here's the math. NHTSA ran the numbers. We lose far more people to ejection through shattered tempered windows than we do to people being trapped in fire or water. So the greater good is stronger side windows.
glhs837
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Now, to bring this back onto Cybertruck design discussion.
Unlike the others, the CT was designed to handle much deeper water than the other models, including a "wade mode". So you have to imagine that making sure such immersion doesn't cripple it were right up there on the list.
Unlike the others, the CT was designed to handle much deeper water than the other models, including a "wade mode". So you have to imagine that making sure such immersion doesn't cripple it were right up there on the list.
PeoplesElbow
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Kind of pricy to look like a harbor freight tarp.
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