Tesla CyberTruck

[widebody911]

[astrochex]

^Truth!! It does need led lighting for the full FL makeover.

[kach22i]

https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/tribute-syd-mead-f-117-aerodynamics-38000-5.html#post612424

Anyhow, I have my own Cybertruck now:

I love the detail on the side glass.

[red-beard]

“The evolution of the truck is here,” LEGO Australia’s Facebook page joked online recently. “Guaranteed shatterproof.”



https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/lego-tesla-cybertruck/

[Racerbvd]

[widebody911]

https://www.blipshift.com/products/shard-side

[island911]

[RWebb]

https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2019/11/29/20987874/tesla-cybertruck-mashed-potatoes-thanksgiving-art

[Racerbvd]

[kach22i]

Make of this what you will, I have not verified anything just passing it on.

November 28, 2019
Tesla's Cybertruck Aerodynamics Do Flow Smoothly, as per a CFD Analysis
An aerospace engineer couldn't wait to find out, so he tested the truck's aerodynamics for himself.
https://interestingengineering.com/teslas-cybertruck-aerodynamics-do-flow-smoothly-as-per-a-cfd-analysis

One note to point out is that Martin decided not to share a coefficient of drag number as his assumptions of the wheels and fenders could have affected his results.

Video in link.

EDIT:

Fri November 29, 2019
Why Tesla's weird new Cybertruck could be a hit
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/29/perspectives/cybertruck-tesla-elon-musk/index.html

Musk has tweeted that the company received more than 200,000 reservations just days after the unveiling. A remarkable number, even if reservations only require a $100 deposit.

[svandamme]

Originally Posted by island911

There was this from last summer (spoiler: one electric Ford truck drags around 40-something trucks in a million pounds of rail car)

oh well, this guy pulled a 297 ton train with his teeth.
It's not exactly as if trains have much rolling resistance... they are on rails for a reason.





Original Strong man to do that was a Belgian,
John Massis, at 1m50 pulls the train

[kach22i]

Tesla Cybertruck - Is it more streamlined than it looks?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tesla-cybertruck-more-streamlined-than-looks-wouter-remmerie/

Based on this quick & dirty analysis, we obtained a drag coefficient Cd of 0.48 (download the full report here). More than double than the Cd of 0.23 for the Model 3, and perhaps not even impressive for a pickup truck. But again, this was just a quick & dirty analysis based on a public 3D model. Until we find a more detailed model, we're much looking forward to your comments - let the games begin!

[island911]

Who cares about aero drag when the sell is F150 drag?

For refnc the cayenne S has a Cd of .35 and a top speed of 164mph and a 0-60 time at a 'slow' 4.6 sec. (refnc:https://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/cayenne/2019/2019-porsche-cayenne-first-look-review/)

Off road? Cayenne rocks. I can't imagine that long wheel-base behemoth (T-Truck) doing anything but getting high centered . ...on the battery pack.

[red-beard]

Arguing Cd on a pickup is pathetic. The question really is payload capacity and towing capacity and mileage/range when loaded. We all know that "refueling" will take a while.

But I expect, most "work" pickups, the range is not an issue. However, one potential problem, rural electric prices are usually much higher than the difference in gasoline prices.

I just think Tesla doesn't understand the market. And I don't think that the design (all square edges) is going to sell.

[chapo]

So I helped VW out and bought one of their reclaimed TDI Passats. Great Deal, great car. Now VW has officially resigned from any motorsport under the VW brand except for electric. We are looking for a second car, which another TDI was a leading candidate. Also, my F150 is at 180k and running strong, but would like a new one. Why would I buy any combustion engine in CA or from manufacturers who are currently being PC and crapping on their bread and butter? Electric won't cut it for me, the E golf only has a real world range of less than 75 miles. I commute a minimum of 100 miles a day, sometimes needing a truck . Cant plug in at work due to different locations. This stuff really doesn't make sense when you add in the fact California is at 50 percent gas fired plants and the solar farms in the desert require relocation of the native wildlife and the wind farms kill thousands of birds. We just pat ourselves on our backs in the Starbucks of CA>

[Racerbvd]

[red-beard]

[island911]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Arguing Cd on a pickup is pathetic. The question really is payload capacity and towing capacity and mileage/range when loaded. We all know that "refueling" will take a while.

But I expect, most "work" pickups, the range is not an issue. However, one potential problem, rural electric prices are usually much higher than the difference in gasoline prices.

I just think Tesla doesn't understand the market. And I don't think that the design (all square edges) is going to sell.

He's going for the armored vehicle angle (yes, pun intended)

It's for those who want the F-YOU, GTFO of my way, I'm too Avant-garde modern for you persona. --not the I drag my gear out to the woods and drag back fresh kill persona.

IOW, it's for people who want a suburban assault vehicle AND show their love for a good con.

[RWebb]

the market for pickups includes very few "work" pickups (but many more need to look like they do work...)

we'll see what Ford/Rivian comes up with

(maybe the stators will be Ford Tough?)

[pmax]

Originally Posted by red-beard

I just think Tesla doesn't understand the market. And I don't think that the design (all square edges) is going to sell.

Working class or work pickups are not the target market.

Think upper class urban toy or beach wear.