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Tesla Introduces Futuristic Cybertruck

November 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tesla unveiled its long awaited electric light pickup truck last night at an event in California. The futuristic design, including its “Ultra-Hard 30X” Cold-Rolled stainless steel body, has received mixed reviews with some seeing the design becoming a niche vehicle and others believing its futuristic design bolsters Tesla’s brand and the future of light trucks.

Tesla Cybertruck side view

In a demonstration during the unveiling, Tesla compared the strength of the body panels by hitting a competitive vehicle door panel with a sledgehammer, then hitting the door of the Cybertruck. A demonstration on the strength of the vehicle’s “Armor Glass” in the door was not successful as it shattered after being hit by a heavy metal ball thrown at it.

Tesla cybertruck body

According to Tesla, the Cybertruck is designed to have the utility of a truck and the performance of a sports car. The vehicle will come in three variants: Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive starting at $39,900, a Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive version priced at $49,900, and Tri Motor All-Wheel Drive with 500 miles of range starting at $69,900.

In the video embedded below, CNBC’s Phil LeBeau, details the unveiling and the reaction as of early this morning.

 

The vehicle is projected to begin production late next year.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Tesla

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