Tesla Cybertruck: all the news about Elon Musk’s futuristic pickup truck
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Tesla’s Cybertruck sounds like a manufacturing (and safety) nightmare.
Elon Musk’s decision to use stainless steel for his long-delayed Cybertruck could push steel development forward, as one metallurgist told The New York Times. Or it could be a death trap for drivers and passengers alike.
Tesla has shared virtually no details about how it will overcome the challenges of working with stainless steel, which include safety. The steel used in most cars is designed to crumple in a crash, absorbing energy and protecting passengers. Stainless steel does not crumple as easily, exposing passengers to more of the force from impact.
Tesla’s Pickup Truck Is Coming Soon. Maybe.
[The New York Times]
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