I mean, it still stands as the most successful electric truck, with other options being pretty compelling, too. It’s clear that it’s a target customer problem and not an engineering problem (forget of Musk, delays and empty promises).
Source: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a74324287/bestselling-electric-pickup-trucks/
Cybertruck’s engineering is actually pretty awesome (the underlying drivetrain and software, not the glued shit flying in the wind), the looks are hideous and - I agree - most people looking for that vehicle type without really needing the capability (that is, most people buying trucks) won’t ideologically buy an EV.
That’s the correct Reihenfolge 👌🏻
…shame of joy?
Well they for sure start out with a higher IQ than the average American army-aged individual. Also less fat. It’s actually a pretty good idea!
I always see them listed together actually, sounds strange
Which own EV? All their offering is based on Toyotas platform, or am I missing some news?
It’s pretty efficient, too actually! But attach a trailer or put anything on the roof, and the small battery and slowish charging become real limits. Camping and winter driving are also big factors for these vehicles.
It still is a very promising product, I hope it will improve further, its platform came a long way but is not there yet.
If only the TNGA platform offered 20-30kWh more, the E-Outback would be really compelling
Engines are old designs, though, with revisions and enhanced electrification on top. Very low investment and just keeping thosr ICE models alive as long as the switch to electric mobility will be final and mainstream
Oh, you’re technically right, I thought rocket engine was specifically combustion propellant types :)
Well neither did Elon, as thrusters are manouvering devices and no rocket engines :D
I rambled more than make a point, actually! I just wanted to point out that comparing spec sheet torque numbers is very misleading but also that torque in itself doesn’t mean directly higher wear if is electronically controlled as in EVs.
I’m not sure I get what you mean in your latest comment, but I think weight is a bigger factor than torque on component lifespan.
Max torque at the wheels on ICE vehicle depends on selected gear - being the highest jn 1st -, while EVs have a much flatter max torque curve putting more stress on the tires. I think most medium sized EV tires see more torque than many fat US trucks, but then you have much better traction control so it’s a moot point probably.
Cornering and road bumps at higher speed than trucks is probably what stresses EV suspensions the most.
They are carefully choosing what to show seemingly
Well these links are definitely Chinese propaganda 😂
The DW article speaks specifically of the censoring of images of the border building being wiped out. How do your linked articles negate that claim?
I’m dumb and read the comment to which I replied as only wanting paying with cash “with no card or app”… I’m all in for avoiding app fragmentation and just use one card (cash is a real stretch… pretty unreasonable).
EVs are the perfect towing vehicles: with well designed fast chargers (accommodating car+trailer without unhitching), they would fit every conceivable parameter and make the reduced range viable.
It’s essential for long distance viability of EVs, though. I agree on the overblown part, but it’s a real matter, especially for edge cases like towing a trailer and frequent travelers. It’s one of those things that is seldom used but actually essential. Exactly like… a car? :D
Furthermore: what is CDN?
EV trucks are so about the environment, that most Americans buying a truck willfully avoid them ignoring the truths you mention, because they’re proud of burning gas. It’s ideological (weak minds steered by the oil/car lobby)