EV/AV Report: Free-range EVs; what the Cybertruck
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, the Michigan Department of Transportation announces the installation of EV charging roads; and Tesla’s Cybertruck finally hits the consumer market. Follow the copper-brick road In Detroit, Michigan, crews have begun installing what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles. In […]
Puzzling Panels: Cybertruck experiences design critiques before launch date
Toronto, Ontario — The Wall Street Journal has released a report critiquing Tesla’s Cybertruck’s manufacturing before the vehicle’s official launch. Expected to be launched on November 30, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Cybertruck’s stainless steel body has been difficult to work with—especially when it comes to the vehicle’s fit and finish. The Cybertruck […]
Can’t Sell Your Cybertruck: Tesla could have a ‘no resale’ policy for first year of ownership
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s electric pickup will be subject to a “no resale” policy, according to recent reports and sightings in recent buyers’ agreements. According to Tesla terms and conditions–spotted by recent purchasers of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles–Tesla Cybertruck buyers will not be allowed to sell their vehicles for up to a year […]
The Future, Finally: Tesla Cybertruck built at Giga Texas, full production likely for 2023 year-end
Austin, Texas — Tesla’s first completed Cybertruck finally rolled off the production line on Saturday, ahead of what is supposed to be a full model launch of the highly-anticipated truck later on in 2023. The Cybertruck aims to compete directly with other popular electric pickup trucks, like the Ford F-150 Lightning or one of Rivian’s […]
EV/AV Report: Energy harvesting, Origin deployment and vehicle-to-vehicle charging
Toronto, Ontario — Tire executives go deep on “energy harvesting” for AVs, General Motors is awaiting approval to deploy its Origin AVs in the U.S. and a Tesla colouring book lets slip an exciting detail about the Cybertruck. Road resources Goodyear Tires CTO Chris Helsel told the Wall Street Journal in a recent interview that […]
Cyber Sightings: Cybertruck rear casts spotted outside Tesla’s Giga Texas plant
Photo by Joe Tegtmeyer Austin, Texas — The almost mythical Tesla Cybertruck is slowly becoming more and more real as a fervent observer of the brand recently photographed dozens of Cybertruck rear casts lined up just outside of the Giga Texas factory. Drone pilot and Tesla brand observer Joe Tegtmeyer released yet another of his […]
Frame by Frame: Tesla Cybertruck ‘crash test’ video broken down by crash safety engineers
Toronto, Ontario — Tesla’s attempt at April Fool’s Day humour this year involved a Cybertruck “crash test” video that must have been shot by the crew of “Taken 3”—luckily some automotive safety engineers have taken the time to dissect what can be gleaned from the very goofy teaser. Tesla CEO Elon Musk must have thought […]
Junk in the Trunk: Images leaked of massive Tesla Cybertruck rear megacast at Giga Texas plant
(Photo by Kim Java/Twitter) Toronto, Ontario — Observers of Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory were seen doing dramatic double-takes after images of the yet-to-be-released Cybertruck’s massive single-piece rear megacast were leaked earlier this month. The images, which found their way online in the days following Tesla’s recent Q3 earnings call, depict several versions of the huge part; […]
EV/AV Report: December 13, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Elon Musk teases some features on the highly-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck, the Manitoba government is building an AV testing framework based on public feedback and Victoria, B.C’s Camosun College welcomes its first EV Maintenance Training students. Features of the Future The Tesla Cybertruck is quickly […]
