From Transport Evolved.
On Thursday last week, Tesla unveiled its production version of Cybertruck, and began deliveries of the same. Four years after it was first revealed as a prototype however, lots has changed – from the range and specs to vehicle size and price.
While we covered some of the news from the event in our TEN News Roundup show last weekend, many were unhappy about our lack of depth, so today we’re giving you a deep dive – and our considered opinions – a week after the dust has settled.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:18 – Editorial Disclaimer
02:24 – The original reveal, back in 2019
05:42 – Two years late – with some significant tweaks
06:17 – Changed Specs, Prices,
07:56 – Why did things change?
08:31 – Price increases exceed inflation calculations
08:48 – Other automakers also put their prices up
09:34 – What’s happened since Tesla’s reveal and ultimate launch
10:26 – Tesla’s V2H capabilities could dominate
13:30 – V2L capabilities
16:14 – Safety? Or threats to other road users?
18:19 – Steer By Wire
19:09 – Range Extending battery
19:47 – No spare wheel location
20:16 – 48 Volt on-board
20:47 – A note about loading capabilities
21:21 – What we think.
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Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Presenters: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Editor, Colorist: Michael Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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