Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla already received 146,000 Cybertruck pre-orders worth over $8 billion

https://electrek.co/2019/11/23/tesla-cybertruck-pre-orders/

306 Cold Rolled Stainless sheet in 11ga. (.120) thickness, which is the thickness they are using within .002. Weighs 5.050 lb per square foot.
On the Starship they’re trading the weight for heat resistance on reentry. It’s probably a wash when you back out the weight of a thermal treatment for a different metal.

Somebody asked about the dash and it’s actually molded paper.

Reisender wrote:
I always find it amusing when people compare Tesla to a Ponzi scheme. LOL.

Same people who thinks stock market is a Ponzi scheme and therefore miss out.

Durb wrote:

BenK wrote:
3mm thick stainless body panels ?

Dumb

Does anyone know how the panels are fastened together ?

Images so far indicates a monocoque and to stiffen those flat panels enough, would have the cross members likewise thicker is m th guess

https://jalopnik.com/a-deep-look-at-the-design-of-tesla-s-cybertruck-1839993654

I hadn't heard about 3mm SS body panels. 3mm is nearly an eighth of an inch. The body alone would be horrendously heavy. I hope those panels are load bearing.

That was my first thought. And then I recall Elon saying this is the same Space X materials Tesla is using. And in spacecraft, having lightweight materials is a must.

BenK wrote:
3mm thick stainless body panels ?

Dumb

Does anyone know how the panels are fastened together ?

Images so far indicates a monocoque and to stiffen those flat panels enough, would have the cross members likewise thicker is m th guess

https://jalopnik.com/a-deep-look-at-the-design-of-tesla-s-cybertruck-1839993654

I hadn't heard about 3mm SS body panels. 3mm is nearly an eighth of an inch. The body alone would be horrendously heavy. I hope those panels are load bearing.

I always find it amusing when people compare Tesla to a Ponzi scheme. LOL.

Ever heard of Barney Madoff ?

My funds and 401K lost too much on his ponzi scheme

You could be #1 at the top of a ponzi and lose everything...the only winners are those who pull out with a positive or even, before the collapse

Telling...

ksss wrote:

Yosemite Sam1 wrote:

free radical wrote:


Tesla stock is worth more then big 3 combined and going much higher in future.

@ksss -- don't leave your day job and keep that last $100 you have.:B

No future for you in teaching math, investment, stock trading and carni crystal ball reading.;)

I got math, and investment, crystal ball...well see but the Ponzi scheme that is Tesla will reveal itself. My suggestion to you is, don't sell your Prius in anticipation of your Tesla pickup in advance, you could be walking for a while.

If the Ponzi scheme collapse I'll be ahead of everyone else being on top of the pyramid.

In fact, I'll buying it in cash from my ill-gotten wealth off Tesla stocks.

And it's not a Prius, it's Tesla X.:B

BenK wrote:
Morning reading material filled with this

https://www.wired.com/story/why-tesla-cybertruck-looks-weird/

Interesting read.

Sounded like the split views on the Tesla forum divided between those who abhor the looks but admire the specs and those who see it a way cool futuristic.

As to the materials and engineering, if they are using Space X steel, it will indeed be difficult to put the curves on it like the typical cars hence the angular design. Besides, it needs to be a stealth and invisible to radar right?:)

Grit dog wrote:
Yosemite sam, you were serious with your first post, or still baiting the peanut gallery?

I am as I was actually in shock the first time I saw it and did watch the whole unveil.

Flunk in my hard-earned $100 in fact despite my apprehensions.

Then went to official Tesla forum to feel the pulse if Elon is hinting a redesign.

And so, in desperation, I put in to Musk my recommendations and preferred customization:

1. Front hood similar to 'ol military humvee and the all steel bumper.

2. Roof like that of Tesla Roadster.

3. Falcon wing doors like Tesla X.

4. Provisions to mount a 50 cal machine gun at the back.

I'm waiting for the confirmation to put in my downpayment.;)