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[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)
[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Probably an unpopular opinion, but I respect Tesla for actually building something that looks like the concept. Modern vehicles all look too similar.

[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

i get what you're saying generally, but specifically that's like saying deodorants smell too similar so i commend gary for shitting his pants and walking around with a distinct odor.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

"He's a real maverick.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

There's usually a good reason that concept cars aren't mass produced as-is. In the cybertruck's case, it's many reasons, which were all ignored.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Just for novelty's sake, I really appreciate them following through it (kinda, since they adjusted the cybertruck dimensions a little bit)

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago

It's the new gold standard for douchebag detection, so I guess I appreciate that about the design.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

hmm, seems like that has to have a name where you try to simplify something but you slowly realize why each piece was needed. Best I could find is "Chesterton’s Fence".

There’s an unwritten rule in the remote Australian Outback. When traversing vast cattle farms on endless gravel roads, every once in a while, you might come across a seemingly random gate. The rule is to leave the gate as you found it. If it’s open, keep it that way. If it’s closed, shut it behind you. The reason is simple: You shouldn’t make assumptions about the gate’s purpose. That’s essentially the idea behind Chesterton’s Fence, a principle everyone in the business of enacting change should know.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So on top of everything else, it's way too big? What a profoundly stupid vehicle 🤦

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Way too big, still has next to no battery capacity. Can't explain that.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So... It's the size of a truck, but has that downslopped top that won't allow you to put any cargo into it?

Is there any way to make stuff fit in it? Or it can only be used as a sedan?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think the bed cover retracts.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Ok, I've looked and I have to say... that one is kinda cool.

Would I want it? No, I wouldn't. Is it cool enough to make up for the rest of the design? No way. But it's cool.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

maybe they're small? the ones I've seen only come up to my shoulder.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Sorry about that. Fixed it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

at least my pinewoods we'd lube the wheels