Tesla Launch of Pick-Up

Yosemite Sam1 wrote:

ktosv wrote:

Yosemite Sam1 wrote:
My son works at Tesla and this is just a confirmation of what he told me in secret a few months ago that their lab was reverse-engineering several full size pick ups.

I have always read that Tesla is so technologically advanced compared to other manufacturers. What possibly could they need to reverse engineer?

This must just be the fancier name for using, say, an F150 as prototype or proof of concept.

I'm sure that with Tesla's technology, they've already designed and calculated the power train requirements using just their computers.

F150 is the best candidate with it's light body construction.

Powertrain to match ANY one ton diesel is already in place.

I assume the engineering is more about frame/load carrying along with occupant comfort/convenience.

I for one hope the bed and ride height can be reduced as the trucks today seem to keep getting taller to the point many 5th wheels are nose high and you need to be 6'2"+ to see/reach over the bed rail to grab something.