Cybertruck E3 - Driveline & Off-Roading

Episode 3: In this episode of the Cybertruck Competitive Comparison Series, Sandy tells some stories from his experience off-roading, gives an overview of a traditional driveline layout, talks about differentials and gives his opinions on the Cybertruck's off-roading potential. Please tune in every Wednesday to follow along as Sandy reviews a different area of the Cybertruck. Next week Sandy will discuss the interior.
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[@skyrien]

Favorite moment at 16:30: "Are you ***ing me?! 690 horsepower?!" The most animated I've seen out of Sandy :D

[@TheMoni7548]

This guys is a breath of true air in those weird media time where they show you 7 ads of Ram, Silverado, or Chevy every 1hour on tv

[@cb123195]

Imagine trying to see ads you don't mind seeing on KZbin and it's always a looking at the new Chevy Silverado then you owe yourself to look at the new f150

[@FlipBoxStudio]

The legacy brands are so threatened by Tesla that they are paying KZbin a premium to target their adverts at every Tesla related videos. In particular, their Pickup truck commercials at anything Cybertruck related.

[@loungelizard836]

What is this "tv" of which you speak?

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Haha

[@alanmay7929]

@@FlipBoxStudio total nonsense.

[@mjcamp01]

We all know after that that Sandy is going for the Tri motor. He actually got excited, you saw it here first!

[@markplott4820]

It cranks his gears, you heard it First .

[@KeepOnSmashing]

I ordered the single motor. Maybe I should upgrade to dual. I still can’t afford the tri lol

[@ecospider5]

I think his company ordered like 10. I wonder how many Sandy and his employees ordered personally.

[@dansbrown1313]

@@KeepOnSmashing Hi, Had similar issues/thoughts but concluded the dual is where I would start and shoot for the tri motor. I doubt Tesla will even bother to produce the single motor version.

[@HaraldSangvik]

@@dansbrown1313 No 4wd is kind of a dealbreaker in a car like this, so single motor is not going to do well

[@NikoFabri]

"this is what turns my crank" 😂 Love it

[@fields1]

“Look at thattttttt!” That made me chuckle.

[@danoberste8146]

"Are you [BLEEP]ing me?!?" LOL

[@apricity69]

Well would you look at that? Just look at it.

[@eganjos1]

Sandy is a national treasure.

[@JL-ij2xc]

Canada is so proud. 🤗

[@MunroLive]

@@JL-ij2xc you've done your homework! Canadian born and proud dual citizen! Thanks for tuning in!

[@TheGamingGurewZ]

Gosh, wish I was in the market for the service you guys offer... Your company is absolutely fascinating and the way you are able to break everything down is amazing, seems to beneficial for so many businesses!

[@MunroLive]

Well, if you ever find yourself or someone you know in a position where you think you'd like to explore working together, don't be a stranger! Shoot us a note at [e-mail] and we'll start exploring what we can do to help. Thanks for tuning in!

[@BraveRock]

Great work with the graphics! It is nice to have the pieces highlighted while talking about the different parts.

[@MunroLive]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for tuning in!

[@rplasticpirate3999]

@@MunroLive the elevator music was killing me on top of already being a nice show to have in background for this work from home engineering environment. And when I say background I think this created more extended work days than my kids interruptions so frankly it's sometimes primary or I have to pause and see at the end of the "work day" :-)

[@F15HHOOKS]

Nice to see Sandy so excited and animated, for once.

[@markplott4820]

Munro Live - Great job explaining the Drivetrain and Differential. Great job explaining off roading. Also, thanks to you Post Production crew, for the slides and graphics

[@MunroLive]

Thank you on all 3 counts, Mark! Always appreciate your feedback.

[@peewee007654321]

@@MunroLive I wish I could get my Isuzu Trooper converted to EV. I love my car but don’t love its oil leaky 3.0 tdi 😢

[@goldreverre]

Great explanation of a few things most people, including me, hadn't thought of.

[@alwinlook]

Whoever does the little pop-up diagrams and info texts to overlay the videos is a genius. Such good, pertinent bite-sized information, just at the right time to supplement Sandy's overall explanation.

[@-ANT-69]

Really appreciate your insight from a person with actual knowledge in trucks and off roading!

[@chrismast2790]

It looks now like both Sandy and the editors are starting to truly enjoy making these videos. It's a treat watching Sandy get openly excited about something he's talking about. He's an engineer, not a marketing guru, but he's still doing an amazing job and has me eagerly looking forward to every new video he puts out.

[@MunroLive]

Thank you for the kind words, Chris! We've definitely enjoyed having the chance to improve as we go, and Sandy definitely seems to have found his rhythm in front of the camera. Thanks for tuning in!

[@zukacs]

Finally someone who shows important stuff I never thought of after watching videos comparing 0-60s, range, and tow

[@Jakob_DK]

Send Sandy Monro off-roading with Jay Leno in Cyper Truck

[@unfurling3129]

Jay Leno is less than interesting

[@greynolds17]

@@unfurling3129 I think that his millions of subscribers might disagree

[@555RavenCrow]

JL's entire review summary: "Everybody's talking about the Mclaren P1, but this is what the kids like nowadays and, well, It pulls nicely, I'll give it that."

[@fenderstratguy]

Then to the track!

[@rgdud0]

For the off-roading talked about in the video, *torque* is much more important than horsepower (you want to slowly crawl up the giant hill, not accelerate on flat ground). Which actually sets it apart even more from all the combustion motors.

[@w0ttheh3ll]

sandy was actually talking about torque, he misspoke.

[@MunroLive]

No disagreement there, Ryan, we got a bit crossed up. Torque is king for sure. Thanks for tuning in and keeping us on our toes!

[@riccardo1796]

For crawling with an EV you really want to know what's the holding torque and stall of the motor (yes, electric motors can stall) The real challenge will be keeping traction, because wheel speed goes up real fast when you slip with a direct drive

[@mikee368]

@@riccardo1796 look up the video of Tesla in Alaska. About a 10 minute video about Tesla and they're facility in Alaska to develop the winter driving capabilities. One of the segments is about riding on is with snow. And make a evasive manouvre with assistance software and without. This show Tesla really has a good handle to not slip out. It really baffles me how they do it. Have seen ICE cars do it aswell in many video's and never really have seen anything like it. Atleast like what it looks to be doing.

[@richardlinares6314]

I was thinking the same thing haha. I drive an EV and the most noticeable thing to me is the torque when slowly driving up a hill. When I'd slowly drive up steep hills in an ICE car it would have to hit whatever RPMs to even start moving. EVs seem to have effortless power in that department.

[@StevenBanks123]

"When I'm going up something like THAT, I want to be really high." Yes.

[@f205v]

Thank you Sandy! your way of explaining complicate things in a simple way is what keeps me hooked to your videos!

[@seanz6586]

Gold! Sandy.....gold!!!!!

[@billrea4841]

Thanks Sandy. I finally get what makes the cybertruck unique and pretty awesome.

[@mcgriddle4407]

It’s really cool to see people want to learn more about cars from an enthusiasts perspective. This series is a real joy for me, and I really hope this excites people to go out there and drive, albeit what feels like an inevitable future for autonomous vehicles becoming the norm. I highly appreciate the education, thanks Sandy!

[@MunroLive]

We're glad to hear you've enjoyed it, and we appreciate the kind words. Thanks for tuning in!

[@jron20r51]

Always a wealth of knowledge........

[@happyhelpfulhoovy]

this series has been great so far, especially the editing. I hope you continue more stuff like this in the future because it's been such a fun journey learning the basics of trucks and the differences to EVs.

[@MunroLive]

Glad to hear you've enjoyed it! Thanks for tuning in!

[@joelsilvaamorimdonasciment1089]

Just another very instructional and clear video from Sandy. Cheers!

[@kennethyuen9849]

I like the technical aspect of your videos which no one else on KZbin, that I know of anyway, is doing. When the manufacturer puts trash in, trash comes out. Your videos really explain what's going on beyond the fenders and cosmetics. Thank you!

[@DerrickParent]

Love the increase in video editing quality!

[@superduper1917]

Muneo is the voice for exactly what the overland world is wanting from this truck!

[@rageviking7382]

I finally understand what approach and departure angles are. Can't wait for this "truck". Thanks Sandy!

[@DavidSpiers]

This is why I like Wednesday's, Mr Munro's enthusiasm is contagious, I want a CT, ok I would settle for a My or even an M3. :) Really looking forward to seeing Mr Munro in his CT driving it the way that will make him happy.

[@johnpapiewski8232]

The kind of advertising money can't buy. Great stuff.

[@Cybernatural]

The least I can do to support this awesome channel is to let the ads play out to give them as much ad revenue as I can. I ask more people to do the same. Even if you ignore the ads giving them your time can help support Munroe.

[@JimHaderon]

I wish more people would actually consider youtube premium over ad block, it doesn't cost that much and it feels good to know I'm helping the channels I love.

[@tongtran007]

Sandy is a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for covering Cybertruck!

[@richarddevenezia8186]

Thank you video editor!

[@shifty277]

Love the effort you guys are putting in to your youtube channel. Watching from the UK. Thanks Sandy & team!

[@bojanradosavljevic1442]

Mars is definitely off road.

[@alanmay7929]

nonsense......

[@Barskor1]

Drive it enough through the same spot you will make a road :)

[@royk7712]

you mean off planet

[@rubidot]

Everything I was excited about in the Cybertruck you covered in the first episode. There is so much to this vehicle!

[@simonorr594]

I built that Disco. I was production manager of Land Rover Special Vehicles! Cheers

[@placercolp7961]

Dear Sandy, "Props", lol ;) to you. Brilliant , Outstanding overview. I caught your reference about when you're strapped in and even though you have "walked" the Track or Trail ,.you've crested the climb, whew,!, But then you can't see the other side, .. in front of you, you just don't know, blue sky. So, That's where the Cyber " Climb" Cam mounted on front comes on with three axle gimbal control!, And in the Display below, terrain recognition, elevation,.who knows what else?! Next Update. Cybertrk Rules! Can't wait for your next presentation! Thank you ;)

[@socalbhiker]

Kudos to your editorial team - they put in great graphics and text to explain some of the topics more clearly. You guys make a great team!

[@teceltecel]

Always a pleasure to watch Mr. Munro :-D Greetings from Germany! 2 motor cybertruck ordered :-)

[@DaleFairless]

Can’t wait to see these on the road one day, awesome videos Sandy keep up the good work. It’s great to hear more about your history of cars and driving experience too.

[@bulletbob]

OST = Off-road sport truck. You heard it on Sandy’s channel first. Among the things learned from this video - when you’re a bit bored with trucks because you’ve seen it all before, buy a CyberTruk!!!

[@niconico3907]

OST is already taken by Original Sound Track.

[@ghostindamachine]

Brilliant, super enthusiastic and informational video! Loved every second of it :)

[@briansilver9652]

Great job explaining the drive train on my 4X4. I learned something today. About the Cyber Truck (Dual motor on order) , if I was rock climbing and wanted enough clearance to keep all the wheels on the ground without scratching the skid plate, but wanted to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible, I can see a sensor system that monitors the clearance and adjusts the suspension height on each wheel independently. Rock Crawling mode could be engaged at low speeds. How would you like that Sandy?

[@avroarchitect1793]

Tweet this to Elon. RIGHT NOW. He might just put a coding team on it and it might end up as part of an update.

[@JasonWW2000]

There is no sensor that can do that, plus the air system is not fast enough to compensate. When you are going over rocks the suspension is bouncing so the ride height is in constant fluctuation. A computer can not compensate. Your best bet to adjust the height yourself.

[@briansilver9652]

@@JasonWW2000 As a retired instrumentation tech, I can think of several sensors that could be candidates. Optical sensors/IR sensors, can detect an object that blocks a path in a straight line. If they were placed on the wheel mounts they could cross the belly pan/skid plate in an X pattern and left to right. For more coverage I would try a capacitive/inductive sensor that would use the entire skid plate as the sensing surface. As the sensor comes in proximity to a object, it provides an analog feedback that can be triggered. This would be less localized unless the skid plate was divided into multiple capacitive proximity sensors, perhaps one for each quadrant. And I did stipulate that it would be at slow speeds, I mean rock crawling slow speeds, so bouncing would be negated. Don't assume that because nobody is offering such a thing that it is not possible, especially for Tesla.

[@johnbuchman4854]

@@briansilver9652 I agree--this can be sensed and thus individual wheel heights controlled in real time. Please do get this to Elon and Sandy (pays to have a backup channel!) As a real time SW Engineer, this would be quite fun to work on, with Sandy doing the test driving!

[@briansilver9652]

@@JasonWW2000 Here is a nice looking young lady describing the proximity sensor principles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYm4inanf9t2d5Y

[@dbmiller5881]

Ground clearance: I thought there was a second side to this. Vehicles with 16 or 18 inches of ground clearance are fantastic for off-road, but the trade off is potential instability on the highway. However the CT has the best of both worlds, since it can then "lower" the suspension on the pavement, to somewhere around 8 inches? Making it better than most "regular" trucks! It's gonna be good boys and girls :D

[@spleck615]

I think Mr. Munro is more excited about the CyberTruck than I am! lol

[@fleomovies9469]

Cybertruck and Rivian.... what a great future of off roading !! I can't' wait to see my youtube flow full of Sandy's videos about it !

[@etbadaboum]

I love this series! Thanks so much Sandy and the Munro team.

[@stephenw4720]

So amazing and detailed explanation. I am still baffled about how the differential works after watching it twice already.

[@dennisoleary4535]

Informative, understandable, and exciting, one of your very best Sandy!

[@ntulsian]

Excellent talk, white-boarding and video clips. Improved my already decent understanding of the technology for off-roading.

[@UNIVLOCATEFUN]

Loved this video. Excellent.

[@MrIndrek]

Go-go, Mr.Munro!

[@nonamesl3f7duuude]

Someone is getting excited!!!

[@jacksonmg1]

You’re the bomb Sandy!

[@stevenbrown9566]

Not only doI really like Monroe Live, I even like some of the commercials that play on this show. I enjoyed the one on this show about the bearings. Actually watched toe whole long commercial. Now as always, I always watch the show. Keep up the great subjects and i love the humor.

[@4philipp]

I wish we could leave comment on the commercials

[@brettneff7900]

Mic drop 😱. I didn’t even think of what an amazing crawler vehicle Cybertruck will end up being. You’re right Sandy, no one else will see this coming until the sales skyrocket and analysts are like how did they sell so many pickups???

[@4philipp]

Might be a good time to buy more shares of that company

[@johnsteele5836]

Fantastic video! Very educational. Keep them coming! Been waiting all my life for this kind of vehicle.

[@jaspreetpadam4116]

Damn he’s good! And very smart!! Suggesting improvements to tesla model 3 and y so that the Cybertruck truly turns out to be his dream car!! 😋 it’ll be amazing when he gets one and years it down! Can’t wait to hear of all the amazing innovations on that!

[@wgayton]

I'm not an off roading type but, wow, that got me all excited.

[@XennialFalcon]

Sandy is the guru hands down.

[@hedialaya3230]

Loving every second of this. The nerd in me is satisfied !

[@lengould9262]

Agree all. When I was a kid I did some time running rubber tire and tracked logging tractors. "Interesting" might be how Sandy would describe it in the mountains of British Columbia. Took a good driver to stay alive on a 15 ton tractor being pushed down a ski-type slope by 20 tons of logs on hard snow trails, then get the load stopped at a landing with a 30 meter sheer drop at the far edge.

[@Arpin_Lusene]

This is really informative. After I watched this video, I realized how little I knew about offroading. Like that endo club for example. If cybertruck's spec is about the same as what promised, that really makes CT even more desirable. And I already like what CT can do even before watching this video. Thanks a lot Sandy. Also slight correction at 18:15, it's model X not model Y :)

[@WesleyDart]

Great video. It would be great to see Sandy discuss the ramp over angle which I think is one potential area of weakness for the CT due to length, even with the amazing ground clearance.

[@matthewabogado2834]

Love how u get excited about the instant HP.🤯

[@JoseGonzalez-oe8ly]

Wow Sandy this video you make with love and so much passion!... Thanks, I'll gone to buy one of this nonpickup truck

[@samroy8628]

Love this series, please keep it going! When I see "Munro * Cybertruck" I give it a like before even watching it.

[@drewhuscher496]

When Sandy started talking about differentials I immediately thought of the black & white GM video and hoped it would be referenced. Was not disappointed. Great breakdown, guys!

[@MunroLive]

No need to re-invent the wheel if someone has already done a great job! Thanks for tuning in, Drew!

[@williamarmstrong7199]

Nice to get the recognition for Land Rover they rightly deserve. Vehicles made to get you there no matter what gets in your way.. or were anyway.

[@JoeyHeartthrob]

sandy is desperately waiting for this to release... im definitely buying one

[@evanlacava9213]

Loved the Land Rover bit. More Sandy car stories👌🏻 😎😎

[@genaroherrera4842]

Fascinating! Very informative. Great teacher! My preorder is going through, a tri motor!

[@JohnSmith-lx1xe]

I‘m very impressed with the quality of that videos. Everthing is explained very good with words and pictures or animations. If you think that this channel is brand new und these guys don‘t had nothing to do with that kind of stuff. 5 stars from me guys!! I love that content.

[@steamtorch]

+1 on the Jam Handy films. I'm a Michigan guy and off roading for me isn't about steep climbs over boulders it's 2 track roads with sand and mudholes winding through dense forest. A Jeep with a winch is hard to beat. I have a deposit on a CT though.

[@steamtorch]

Jam Handy was a star football player for U Of M, IIRC.

[@jedidjakor]

Nice one, Sandy, thanks! (Upgraded my pre-order to the 3-motor)

[@DonaldKnieriemen]

Fantastic presentation. Thank You.

[@juggy666]

A wonderful presentation! Thank you

[@macioluko9484]

Sandy Rocks! And Rolls!!!

[@samr6148]

Great information! Thanks very much for sharing.

[@HansettSystems]

Sandy thats why we were one the first UK firms that ordered the Cyber truck for our fleet.

[@Resist4]

Just WOW!

[@e2e4au]

Great video - loved it !!

[@4philipp]

Once the Cybertruck is out we’ll need a show about implements like winches, snow plows and other goodies. Snow and ice handling will be what I want to know about.

[@kevin3434343434]

It's a sailboat with a lead keel!

[@PhilippeAlexanderPagan]

Really love these videos....great content to feed the brain. I have a tri-motor coming my way and I believe it will be the best vehicle ever made overall

[@jackmann3]

Keep em coming! Love these videos

[@revmatchtv]

Great explainer video!

[@davidwilkie9551]

From the POV of a Farmer or Tradie, rough riding the landscape was an occasional necessity to be avoided if possible, determined by least-cost/highest-gain balance, to the general budget. But the tumble toy test is a gigantic plus for any owner, and it's good for the Y too. Impressive stuff altogether.

[@wipcz]

Watched all the ads so I can watch more videos like this...

[@briansilver9652]

I had a little Ford Truck ad pop up!

[@andreasbucher7717]

I really like the schematics, that are overlaid, when Sandy points to something.

[@ralphnolletti9988]

I love this guy!!!!

[@serta5727]

Awesome review again!!

[@A.Deveneaux]

Great work to you and your team. I’ve been learning so much since I’ve started watching your channel. I’m sure that the folks at Tesla are watching your channel to come up with an off road vehicle that will blow the competition away.

[@royallclark6331]

Are we excited Sandy??!! LOL I've not seen you so pumped up! Now, it's time to loose the mask. You are in the building almost by yourself when videoing!

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

so sandy's gonna get the Cybertruck, i'm excited !

[@gustavgron2252]

You are AMAZING to listen to!

[@michaelmara1338]

Cybertruck is already beating the competition and it’s not in production yet!

[@yeetandskeet]

well yah, anyone can say their vehicle can do this or that, what matters is how itll actually preform after being on the market and in use for a while

[@MrSvetlin09]

The "Cyber truck" does not exist, what you saw on the show was most likely model X with uglier body panels. No data was provided about the power train, no data about the suspension, windows already failed the absurd claims, the concept vehicle has no mirrors, no wipers , no legal head and tail lights and its 5% bigger according to you know who! All this makes it a glorified golf cart. What Munro is talking to is in his fantasy! This is a badly disguised commercial meant to keep the fire on so someone can keep takeing deposits from as many fools as possible, untill they figure out how to produce something that kind of looks like what they showed. But keep dreaming.

[@4philipp]

Shikarasanirbud'dhi that’s a 90% fair assessment. This show is good but it would be better having the actual vehicle to prove its details. But part of any new product is preproduction hype. So before disqualifying the cybertruck outright, let’s be excited about the possibilities and patiently wait for it to hit the road.

[@MrSvetlin09]

@@4philipp This is a good point, totally agree.

[@mmjnice97]

The comment section is sooooooo entertaining! Almost better than the video lol

[@MunroLive]

We're always blown away by all of the great dialogue down here! Kudos to the viewers for posing some great great questions and engaging in productive, informative debate. Thanks for tuning in, Marcus!