cybertruck body shell engineering analysis

The Cybertruck body shell is a brilliant design for a very strong but light weight vehicle. Tesla engineers are to be congratulated on yet again showing the value of looking at vehicle design from new perspectives.
This video explains just why the body shell is such an inovative design. The engineer's perspective.
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[@billplatypus866]

In my opinion Cybertruck is a masterpiece of bold innovation and design that only Tesla is brave enough to attempt. I think is looks much better than run of the mill pickups. One of the main reasons that the Cybertruck can be produced at a lower cost relates to how the body is produced. The stainless-steel body can be formed by simply folding the sheet metal without the necessity for expensive stamping machines. Also, the absence of paint results in significant cost savings. A paint shop cost 200 million dollars in initial capital expenditure and has additional ongoing expenses. The painting and drying of is time consuming and is often a bottle neck in production. Cybertruck eliminates this cost and bottle neck. The exoskeleton design was necessary to decrease the weight of the Cyber truck so that it is not heavier than the conventional pickup truck despite its heavy batteries. Other electric pickup makers will have a hard time competing with this design in terms of specifications and cost. The bizarre appearance of the Cybertruck is a necessity to keep costs low for these specifications. The price and specifications of this vehicle are so compelling that it is a viable alternative to a conventional car. I would normally never buy a pickup truck, but I will be getting the Cybertruck as my daily driver. It costs the same as my Tesla Model 3 and has so much more capability and room. Should be great in heavy snow and won’t rust from the salt used on streets in the winter in the Chicago area where I live. Won’t need to worry that one bird shit will stain the car forever. The only downside when compared to a car is its large size which might cause issues with parking in some areas. The pickup truck will use more electricity per mile driven then the car but the additional cost difference is not as significant as with internal combustion pickup trucks. Once the general public understands this, there might be a whole new segment of population that will opt for the cyber truck instead of a car. Power outage in the house? Run an extension cord to Cybertruck and get by with powering essentials like phones, broadband modems, and rechargeable led lighting. You could even cook with an instant pot or induction cooker. Also, Elon confirmed on twitter the car may have a solar option for the bed cover that can add some range when the car is parked in the sun. I don’t care that other people may not like how this looks. If they want something that looks like a regular pickup they will pay more and get less. Not a choice that I would make. I would like to see this low-cost polygon body concept scaled down to a mid-sized SUV with three rows of seats with the last two rows foldable and removable. This would be a better alternative to a family car than a pickup truck. Scaling this down to an urban hatch back the size of a Honda Fit should allow an EV with a range of 200 miles for low $20Ks in couple of years.

[@666dynomax]

makes the f150 look like something from a different lifetime... its crazy

[@le_epic_bodhi4004]

666dynomax only if the cybertruck is the thing u see the most

[@robertray3746]

Where is it

[@richardalexander5758]

Not only strong and light, but aerodynamic as well.

[@AdrianoCROST]

Because it was really hard to make such a complex car aerodinamic. :/

[@richardalexander5758]

@@AdrianoCROST The low drag coefficient was probably an unexpected, and really welcome benefit discovered while modeling that shape.

[@AdrianoCROST]

@@richardalexander5758 Sorry but i cannot find anything serious in this car. It's a joke not a car. Shape is known for thousand of years. It's a triangle with one square on each side. Dumb car for dumb generation.

[@richardalexander5758]

@@AdrianoCROST kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJfYfXdmh5ace7c

[@MartintheTinman]

@@AdrianoCROST . Yes, that is true and you're the King.

[@roryreddog3258]

🙏This is EXACTLY the info I wanted to know about this truck to mass produce at scale. No stamping presses no casting presses and no paint shop means tiny footprint for multiple production lines instead of just 1 in a given area. Extruded beams and folded panels are extremely fast to manufacture. Can’t wait for mine.

[@denisewildfortune4058]

That was a great presentation, I watched it twice!

[@MsAjax409]

Good engineering analysis. Thank you.

[@rajeebbarma]

This design is just about right. I personally didn't like straight line designs because they are mostly made to make the car look aggresive. Cybertruck's design looks so practical and not aggresive for all the facts explained in the beautiful englightening video

[@frumpd63]

While the design is exceptionally elegant from an engineering and design perspective, it does introduce several real world challenges that I think Tesla will struggle with. Using it's primary load carrying structure as it's skin affords weight and cost savings but also means that minor fender benders will be much more likely to compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle, unlike traditional vehicles that surround the frame with sacrificial crash structures. Stainless may be easier to cosmetically repair than painted aluminum, but ensuring skin repairs are capable of properly transmitting load will be a challenging, expensive process specific to Tesla that ensures insurance rates will be very high. The use of "armored" aluminum oxynitride-like glass in a passenger vehicle is also going to require Tesla invest engineering in safety egress tech like frangible bolts or similar and would be a regulatory nightmare itself. Lastly, regarding the use of a heavy structural "exoskeleton", this may be efficient for static structures like you showed but dynamically it pushes the weight further away from the center of mass, which is likely why the prototype seems to display excessive amounts of body roll.

[@dartmoorrambler]

Very true

[@ClearAdventure]

How is a fender bender going to damage the strongest stainless steel alloy known to man? This is a new alloy that Musk created. The reason there are no round edges is because it can't be bent easily without scoring the opposite side very deeply first. I would agree with what you said if it was any other material. Like Elon said "If there was a better material, we would have used it".

[@tyedie7669]

@@ClearAdventure Then you have a different problem, where the energy that would have been absorbed by the alloy gets transferred to the occupants. As for your claims that it's the "strongest stainless steel alloy known to man," I'm going to need some citations on that that isn't just Musk's word. Being resistant to a .22 round isn't really all that impressive if that's what we're going for. Edit: Whoops, 9mm FMJ is what Musk claimed in the presentation. Still, I guess we'll have to see come the collision tests.

[@ClearAdventure]

@@tyedie7669 Agreed, without citation it is hard to say. However he produced the alloy 30X (and of course we don't know what the X is in his brew) to use in his new rockets when he could not find a strong enough suitable stainless anywhere else on Earth. Making me assume it is the strongest. And the transfer of a hit to the occupants would be more severe if the truck was not over 6,000lbs. I also look forward to the tests because right now it seems he will have to score the 30X very deeply in the front end to have any type of crash absorbing crumple zone. A very unique problem to have created a truck that is apparently _too_ strong at this point. No matter which way this all goes, you have to admit, there are some very exciting challenges ahead in this endeavor!

[@arrow_of_longing]

Surely, an impact that could compromise the rigidity of this exoskeleton would total a regular car, no?

[@davidperry4013]

I love the polygonal shape of the cybertruck.

[@SteveBueche1027]

Thanks for that enlightening explanation. I was curious as to the why of the design.

[@cfturbo4690]

Love your videos--keep 'em coming!

[@nycandre]

Very insightful/ informative - using super strong glass as part of truck structural design, v interesting - thanks!

[@christianlberg]

Great analysis!! Thank you for explaining.

[@diveflyfish]

Excellent Analysis. Your spot on. There is beauty in engineering simplicity. There is boldness in applying it to a vehicle. Historically, fancy sheathing creates the curb appeal. This is raw and unadulterated engineering as the prime attractor. The use of glass as a stress transferring member under compression is brilliant. It make one go huummmmm if the dual window break was just an accident, rather it seemed odd that both of the windows were open just enough to allow for relief of compressed status. The sledge hammer should not have transferred that much impact to the rear door IMO. Thoughts welcome on that. This design is a clear statement of Tesla showcasing that which essentially defines the actual object. In essence, Musk is rebranding and redefining what it means to be a truck. Thank you for making this video.

[@shepherdsknoll8]

diveflyfish , there was a recent multiple car pileup in China. One of the cars involved was a Model 3. One or two cars landed on the glass roof of the Model 3, there was very little damage and the owner was able to open the door and get out normally. It seems this special glass has a lot of strength !

[@caseymuni4097]

@@shepherdsknoll8 model 3 roof is a structural glass. Not any different than windshield.

[@akira28shima32]

The rear door is just normal glass.

[@williamyamm8803]

Very interesting ! thanks !

[@WW-ek6tm]

I'm struggling to make it through the video, however good content being shared👌

[@NaklorkIT]

yeah i think so

[@DickyChap]

Excellent analysis, much appreciated, any thoughts to the safety though? A head-on crash at 70mph into a tree or another Cybertruck wouldn't seem to give much gradual deceleration if everything is rigid. Obviously you still have the large crumple zones where force divided by distance gives you an advantage, and the low center of gravity plus side impact protection that you get from other Teslas. Just not sure how this changes with the stressed skin design. Cheers.

[@teslatruck6697]

I mentioned about making use of the trunk bed side compartments as well. There's alot of space there. They just need to route the cables correctly and it would be perfect for storing small stuff.

[@raypenrose9491]

What about adding a winch on the front bumper? I am in the woods building houses!

[@JoshKaufmanstuff]

How did you deduce the structural elements in the bed?

[@chickenhawk212]

What do you think the structure looks like for bracing the rear tow hitch? What about structural support in the front for implements like plows and winches? I wonder if the bracing in the front that supports the stress from acceleration, braking, and steering will be inherently strong enough to support plows and winches or if modifications will need to be made. Cool video, thanks for the informed analysis!

[@dartmoorrambler]

The rear tow hitch shouldn't be a problem. Tesla expects it to be able to tow a heavy trailer. Front mounting could be a problem as any front mounts could get in the way of crash protection.

[@stephendavis6261]

I think the thing is brilliant. I'm wondering how it fares out in crash tests/passenger safety?

[@billybeemus3929]

And in the event of an accident, what will the repair costs be? With traditional cars, frame damage means large repair costs. With the Cybertruck, all crash damage will be "frame damage". How much of the structure will be replaceable, ie: bolt-on and how much will require cutting/welding of entire sections of the exoskeleton in order to retain structural integrity?

[@vinnyb3978]

@@billybeemus3929 yea but in an accident your probably gonna hit someone else that has a fiberglass car while yours is made of metal

[@paularcher4607]

@@vinnyb3978 What happens if you crash two of them into each other?

[@StephenMattison66]

@@billybeemus3929 Great news! Cybertruck will have the best collision avoidance system known to man, built by a car company with by far the safest cars on the road, SO we are not going to be seeing any/many Cyber-accidents! Solved! People, quit looking for shit to bitch about!!🤣🤣🤣🍻

[@cannoneq]

@@billybeemus3929 Not only are tesla vehicles 40% less likely to get into a crash, but are the safest. Seeing as the cybertruck is extremely rigid, they will have to make collision avoidance for pedestrians a lot better. The repair costs for the cyvertruck might vary. On one side, insurance companies are totalling cars that really aren't that damaged, because it doesn't make sense for them. They will total a car with a slightly crushed rear bumper because the sensor in that bumper are very expensive, and difficult to reattach to the wiring harness. On the other side, Stainless steel is very easy to weld, so you may be able to just cut out sections and welding back sheets. The only thing that could realistically be wrong with that is the stress on the weld joints, and availability of those sheets of that specific steel, because you couldn't just go to home depot and buy yourself a new body panel.

[@jeffjohnson2273]

The thing about those big heavy steel chassis is that is where goose neck hitches, 5th wheel hitches, and ball hitches hook onto the truck. They are thick enough and heavy enough that you can hook a heavy load to them directly and not damage the truck. Without that the Cybertruck can't do truck things and is kinda useless as a truck. It's not really competing with conventional trucks. It's competing with the model y as a family hualer....

[@MyName-wt7cv]

It’s ok if strong with beauty

[@zahidlatif874]

Where can I find this drawing in CAD version?

[@dyrectory_com]

Thanks for the analysis... I hope Tesla comes out with their analysis... so I can compare what you've said to theirs. 💡

[@dartmoorrambler]

I think that Elon made a comment that they still had to work out how to automate the cutting and welding of the stainless steel - but with them having the same requirement for starship I expect they will make rapid progress. 🕵️‍♂️👨‍🏫

[@shepherdsknoll8]

Peter Thomson , Elon was asked about the truck fitting into a standard garage, which it won’t do. Elon made the remark that an additional 6” may need to be cut. Based on your analysis, where do you think they could cut the 6 “ ?

[@dartmoorrambler]

@@shepherdsknoll8 Not much scope to reduce length front of wheels as that is needed for crash protection. Motor compartment length largely determined by size of wheel arches. Passenger compartment length could be reduced, and shorter wheel base would improve clearance for off roading. Buyers would complain if truck bed was made shorter. Width could be reduced more easily.

[@shepherdsknoll8]

Peter Thomson , yes, I think you are right. Maybe 1-2” from front passenger and 4-5” from rear passenger. You would have to leave the bed length the same. The advantage for off-roading didn’t occur to me. I like the idea so that you can get into the Home Depot parking spaces easier.

[@kanahn7402]

What would be the best/ safest way to attach a slide on camper?

[@cannoneq]

what do you mean by "slide on camper" If you are talking about a camper that is attached to something inside the bed (a hitch attachment point for those high hitches on trailers) then i guess you could just use the T rails built into the floor of the bed as a place to attach those kinds of hitches.

[@tasmanianbadger]

Any thoughts on how Tesla plans to reduce kinetic energy transfer in case of a collision with pedestrian? Obviously crumple zones will be challenging, how about sacrificial panel fasteners designed to adsorb the energy? They’d be like fuses for kinetic energy.

[@dartmoorrambler]

See both kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHTQlX1nZZ6cp7c and kzbin.info/www/bejne/eou5gmR4qbdgZqM

[@billybeemus3929]

@@dartmoorrambler - Let me get this straight. The Cybertruck is going to have $10,000 worth of external airbags and other active safety measures yet somehow sell for less than $40,000 in its cheapest form. You can barely buy a stripped-down Model 3 for that.

[@ramonpunsalang3397]

Franz and his team will surely be aware of the prevailing safety regulations in the markets where the truck will be sold and has accounted for these in his design.

[@MartintheTinman]

Yes and if they haven't they soon will have to because for a start a vehicle can't be sold in Australia without external mirrors on both sides

[@bavarianbrit1]

Pedestrian safety is obviously not an issue in the USA as very few walk and those that do do not count (bag people). As a 50 years body engineer I see many hurdles ie, look through the windscreen at such an acute angle can you see well? BTW I was 3 months in Fremont.

[@missingpiece2071]

Structural glass, good insight, never would have guessed. Makes you wonder what other structures could be designed better using this structural glass. What is your opinion on why the glass broke?

[@dartmoorrambler]

In the drop test, and in the recorded test where the glass didn't break, the window glass can be seen to flex, or spring back in response to the ball hitting it. In the on-stage test none of the videos that I have seen show any sign of this flexing. This suggests that, if it is the same glass, for the on-stage test the glass has been clamped too tightly, and perhaps fully closing the window slightly curves the glass, making it unable to flex and absorb the shock.

[@ronsexton3685]

@@yesno9592 Ability to break the glass? Prove this. And have you tried to break even regular glass with your hand?

[@ronsexton3685]

They said it was already compromised by the sledgehammer striking the door and posted a video of them bouncing the steel ball off the glass earlier in the day without it breaking.

[@diveflyfish]

@@dartmoorrambler For the table top drop test, the clamping was key. Glass and Porcelain are very strong in compression, poor in tension and shear. The clamping force was necessary to compressively stress the glass. I assume the closing mechanism and the intensity of the engagement to the window frame is the key to imparting the compression for optimal strength. Someone had to have had the windows opened a tiny bit to allow for one surface to be unconstrained. This would potentially lead to the catastrophic failure as noted on stage. There also could have been micro fractures initiated during the back stage test and when pressure was released, the micro incipient fractures would be allowed to act a nidus for failure due to the window no longer being in compression.

[@dartmoorrambler]

@@diveflyfish Yes, I have seen those comments reported elsewhere, but that is not supported by the evidence that I have seen where the glass survives the impact when it is able to flex. Curving and clamping laminated glass in its curved position turns it from flexible and resiliant into a much more brittle material.

[@evgine4952]

Here you go. Use a junk yard chassis, have a metal fab shop built your Tesla body and then use a EVgine all electric conversion kit for trucks and buses and you have yourself an all electric cyber truck years before they come out. Just use an EVgine systems seen on KZbin.

[@calibaba2739]

Any military vehicles built this way ?

[@yyx100]

does it mean if this vehicle gets into an accident, it is more likely to be totaled?

[@Warekiwi]

This video seems to be produced before Tesla used Gigacasting structures??

[@jwhdesign]

Did you use Rhino for the CAD?

[@dartmoorrambler]

I use Blender ( it is free)- but I am not very good at it. A good series of video tutorials on the latest version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX61oKGwpr59ndk

[@thompsonbernil7284]

I will buy it first then see what it is inside because the material itself is stronger than what you think

[@caseymuni4097]

Is the body structure your opinion or an information from Tesla?

[@stormsurfin]

Its something learned in geometry class in high school

[@caseymuni4097]

@@stormsurfin monocoque fuselage is more of mechanics of materials discipline and engineering that would incorporate geometry. Although some high schoolers may know that from birth.

[@theadventuresofred19]

It should be possible to shorten the rear overhang aft of the rear wheels though. So shorter version should be easily possible

[@jameshoffman552]

The calm, confident, British-accented voice of authority. Well done.

[@billcichoke2534]

I think you got off course a little bit when you stated the suspension truss design was different from the dual rail frame design in Its function. Both do the same thing as far as points of flexion and compression. But also, the cybertruck is supposedly an EXOSKELETAL design, NOT trusses or girders. So the stresses would have to be borne on the stainless steel panels, not on the glass (which is definitely too brittle for the job, see launch video). If it IS using struts or trusses, then it's essentially no different from any other body-on-frame truck. The frame is slightly different in design, but still a frame that everything else is attached to, and the main source of weight distribution and load bearing.

[@rhetth-s8082]

Thats very much how i see it too.

[@jghall00]

How does the design affect repairability in the event of a collision?

[@RyanOsborneLordZimbu]

Probably goes like depends on what gets damaged and how bad. Strong enough for bumps (to avoid the glass shattering), but unlike most modern vehicles with crumple zones, if the frame fails the glass breaks (bad day for passengers), so you'll have to set the frame back and replace the glass. So like good on rear impacts for safety but side and front doesn't look strong. We'll have to see from production models how the glass behaves in front impact and even the very unlikely due to low center of gravity roll over, and even if the glass can survive severe driving conditions on bad road surfaces.

[@EpicLemonMusic]

Jason Hall in some areas, incredibly easy to replace panels and sides are insanely strong and if they do break easy to replace. Like any car in the world made of cheap aluminum, if the frame is broken its classified legally as a “total” but teslas frame is probably stronger than standard cars. Also Teslas have the lowest per capita crash/serious crash ratings in the world because of how good their safety computers are.

[@RyanOsborneLordZimbu]

@@EpicLemonMusic honestly waiting to see how that'll work out for the trucks because they'll be replacing work trucks that need to survive heavy abuse.

[@patrickgraham6786]

The only drawback I see is the required pedestrian protection that is supplied by a "crumple zone" - the eventual road design will need some light separation and wing mirror elements ( easy) but the pedestrian safety does not look easy to fit within that design. perhaps a shaped add on nose cone bade of styrofoam? - not being too serious there - but what?

[@wadeyorke8144]

I don't think crumple zones are needed in the heavier payload vehicles. Look at the massive front grilles of the F-250 type trucks. I don't think there is much of a crumple zone there with the top of the hood near pedestrian head height. The Cybertruck falls in the F-250 GVW category.

[@lyle260]

Play at 1.5x to not be frustrated by the speed!

[@wrecktifier1]

Rivian's frame is aluminum, not heavy steel. CT is looking to be quit a bit heavier than a standard F150 or Rivian. Current vehicles are designed to absorb energy in a crash to protect the occupants. Lets see how CT does in a crash test, if they get that far. Is this just an opinion video on structure and weight? Don't forget on CT, the $39,900 is for a 1 motor 2 wheel drive 250 range, 6.5 sec 0-60, add $7k if you want self driving ($46.9k). tesla used up $7,500 tax incentives for all their vehicles? Rivian Fully Loaded is now $69k (tax 61.5k) for a 4 motor 4 wheel drive 300 range 3 sec 0-60, true torque vectoring on and off road, tank turn, premium interior, lot of self driving hardware included. cybertruck 3 motor is $70k add $7k for self driving = $77k, it's heavy and still Fugly. Looks to be a poor turning radius, suck to park, one screen in centered in dash. So, "pay more and get less" sounds about right. Loaded Rivian $69k fed tax incentive - $7,500 = $61,500 CyberTruck $70k self driving + 7k = $77,000 $15,500 difference

[@todo9633]

A heavy and rigid steel chassis.

[@Emucratic]

I keep on telling everyone, by 2029 every car will look like this and we will look back and talk about how ahead of its time this was.

[@ct5816]

SpaceX inspired design!?

[@patrickgraham6786]

Blade Runner inspired - according to Elon, - check out the original film's vehicles - there's one that looks pretty close to this.

[@Geoffr524]

@@patrickgraham6786 When I saw this comment, I had to search for images of Blade Runner vehicles and found this > kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqeTh2lqra6Hm5Y The vehicle at 6:07 really grabbed me. I would really love that in real life as a HoverBike. I Love that thing so much.

[@brandoYT]

broken Semi Truck windshields must be repaired by law/regulation. Work/commercial/delivery Trucks? assume the same? Therefore businesses/fleet operators value strong wind shields as it will cuts down on cost of ownership/maintenance.

[@MartintheTinman]

In Australia all vehicles must have an intact windscreen. Any windscreen damage especially in the field of view if discovered by the police will result in a defect notice that will require immediate attention

[@patrickgraham6786]

a key point that Elon has since made clear was a big plus point in their design discussions - business users value time on road above even fuel efficiency.

[@julieta203]

You have to hand it to Musk. He could probably sell a car made out of Lego :D

[@turningpoint4238]

There has been concern voiced about the design been to rigid to allow for crumple zones but from what you are showing and with Tesla's new patent for a crumple can seems to me that between the wheels there is plenty of room allowed for this. cleantechnica.com/2019/10/17/tesla-takes-safety-to-the-next-level-with-new-patents-new-internal-crash-lab/ link for cleantechnica article on crumple can patent.

[@quangsomit2490]

How do you know that the Tesla chassis is lighter? Do you have any proof?

[@dartmoorrambler]

That was in information announced by Elon Musk

[@MartintheTinman]

Monocoque body doesn't use a chassis as such

[@gianlucaalessia5538]

Looks like a red flyer wagon that they added seats and doors to. Youd think they could make a million of these like nothing. Theres no parts to it like ice vehicles have

[@WHYNOTDOTTV]

It looks that it was designed by a civil engineer rather than a mechanical engineer.

[@cannoneq]

How so?

[@WHYNOTDOTTV]

@@cannoneq check the part in the video referring to the bridges.

[@cannoneq]

@@WHYNOTDOTTV i see. Although, I bet there was a lot of mechanical engineers at work.

[@WHYNOTDOTTV]

@@cannoneq I did not mean it literally.

[@cannoneq]

@@WHYNOTDOTTV fair enough

[@quartytypo]

It already will come with a sixpac of crushed Bud cans in the bed.

[@m.morininvestor9920]

I'm bullish on Tesla obviously.

[@louggy2000]

we like short video

[@mukamuka0]

Strong and light almost as it was inspired by rocket engineer.. Oh wait a min!!

[@OfficialDjAVE]

AND It's because of the simplicity of the frame and body, that this truck is easy to manufacture on a global market, think about how much time, is spent making complicated bends and presses on the modern chasis. Production for this vehicle will be cut to a fraction. paint job? How bout with out one? Elon musk is really bringing revolutionary technology to an affordable market. This will change the automotive industry as we know it.

[@nealtauss1715]

....if we raise CyberTruck roof-height (6") where rear-cab meets front-vault (C-Pillar/Cab-Joint).... while correspondingly raising the depth (not width) of the tailgate.... we increase rear-seat head room (at mid-gate) AND vault volume.... as well as sail pillar storage AND open-tailgate bed length.... while neither CRITICALLY decreasing structural triangularity nor SIGNIFICANTLY increasing difficulty of manufacture...(..Aspirationally..)... while with widely available graphic skills and drawing jigs.... Why.... One might mock this up in the mere matter of minutes.... giving us ALL.... thereby.... a look at A triangling wrangling redesign that increases function while moderately modulating manufacturing mayhem.... y'see...

[@nemeanlioness]

dare to be stupid - weird al

[@jeetsg1316]

speed 1.75

[@hirthirthirt1693]

they need a long-bed version...this model got a too small bed

[@TheEvilmooseofdoom]

Only if they shorten the cab.. this thing is already 2 feet to long for my parking space! :)

[@cannoneq]

The bed is actually pretty large, it just appears much smaller in photos.

[@youngbentley]

ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@brenthill3241]

Not much redundancy if one of the members are compromised. This light vehicle weighs close to an F-250 heavy duty. Not everybody likes an odd looking glass roof with its lack of privacy and particularly in North America where summer hail can be significant. The ergonomics are decidedly less than ideal for human shape and movement with its sharp sloping angles and wasted space. The awful large screen sticking out of the dashboard is as hideous as the exterior look and forgets the fact that the interior space of a vehicle is often for people who wish to get away from the office screen environment of which they have been subjected over the course of the working day. It seems more like a vehicle made for total automation like the driverless trucks being developed

[@TheEvilmooseofdoom]

What is the curb weight of the cybertruck?

[@cannoneq]

It was predicted that the glass would be able to darken with exposure to electric current, so it could have much much better privacy than most other cars. (photochromic glass tech). The ergonomics argument doesn't really make sense to me, could you elaborate what you mean by that? Sure, the screen in the center is pretty different than all other automobiles, but Model 3 owners seem to absolutely love it. And seeing as it's just a larger version of the 3's screen, I don't see anyone saying: "I don't want the Cybertruck, The truck is great and i love all the industry-leading tech in it, but that screen. That screen reminds me of my Dell Monitor from work. I just CAN'T buy it." It's different, we know that, but people do like it alot, it makes the whole experience better. I wouldn't say the car is designed around an FSD future, but it sure would be amazing to have the car drive around with all that space to do other things.

[@Rick9482]

This is all guesswork! I doubt if you any real data on this vehicle other than published specs.

[@dartmoorrambler]

There is a big difference between guessing, and deductions based on physics, engineering and the properties of materials. The published specs are quite brief but there are many hours of video that show the Cybertruck from all angles and in close-up.

[@Rick9482]

@@dartmoorrambler I'm unaware of any videos showing the interior structure of the vehicle and that's why I criticized your video. As of now, it's guesswork.

[@Scholzey]

That's somehow a problem?

[@Rick9482]

@@Scholzey Not particularly but it is a premature evaluation. When actual Cybertruck structure is available, I'll most likely be watching this man's analysis.

[@Scholzey]

@@Rick9482 the beauty of watching smart people with experience is that their educated guess has a high chance of being very close. Otherwise, it's wait for someone to buy it and do a full breakdown, then making guesses and assumptions once again, which should get closer to the truth.

[@xxxod]

You sound like Elon but with a monocle and posh mustache

[@BlenderDumbass]

blender

[@vjjoshy]

I think u haven't mentioned anything about fire safety of the vehicle . As it is lithium iron battery, there is high chance of fire . Any impact on the battery will make this truck fire . So all the accident impact need to be shift to another place rather than the battery location . I think this is the main reason cybertruck changed its structure to the upside and given more safe zone near the battery

[@dartmoorrambler]

Tesla actually holds patents for using the battery pack below the vehicle as part of its crash protection structure. I also expect the next battery development to be non flammable.

[@digitaldirt7773]

Wow British guys talk so slow, it is annoying and had to stop the video. The specs are there there thanks, tell the guy how to do a speech.

[@Moonlight-ana1992]

Your voice very bad it's low

[@akribela]

Can't wait to see the fires like all battery powered vehicles. Then it will just be a silver, burning wedge shaped POS.

[@UtopiaForMore]

Amateur' design

[@namibiadgc75agmail.comdora91]

Ugly thing no thanx

[@AdrianoCROST]

Please stop that nonsense. It's like someone make a car in a shape of ball (already done, long time ago) and someone start explainig how brilliant that is. It's a 5 lines design made in 2 seconds. Same bullshit as minimalist design itself. Any human with basic design knowledge can design best minimalistic stuff because it's simplicity, but only great designer can design complex shape to look great. Same goes with this car. Any engineer can take strong geometric shape and make car out of it, but no one is that dumb like Tesla and their fanboys.

[@christianlberg]

Great analysis!! Thank you for explaining.