Cybertruck Exoskeleton Engineering Analysis (by Aerospace Structures Engineer) 1st Principles MAXXED

[@jemezname2259]

We have a small farming operation in the mountains of northern New Mexico. We can't wait for our his/hers cybertrucks. I am so sick of gas and diesel engines. I can't wait for fully electric farm tractors. Imagine how low the center of gravity will be. And if you ever looked at a modern tractor, the complexity is ridiculous. You just can't maintain them yourself. Electric tractors will be so much simpler and you can charge them using your own solar power. To hell with paying for diesel. Our first order was ~40k in line. Then my wife said, hey wait, I want one too. That one is a bit further back in line.

[@thedownwardmachine]

And yet I’ll bet she’ll get the first one, lol With EVs, you can get that much closer to being off the grid if you generate your own power. Hopefully they make the CT repairable and DIY friendly.

[@lengould9262]

@@thedownwardmachine They would make them repairable IF teslaQ wouldn't use the access to sabotage the vehicles and pubkish widely more anti-ev FUD like they have over the past 10 years.

[@gacattack1234]

@@thedownwardmachine The amount of solar or other free electricity generating devices required makes it unviable, especially for a Cybertruck, at this point.

[@jackylsmith8138]

There really is no line with Tesla. Don’t expect them to make the standard range RWD one. Tesla is known to never make the affordable version.

[@lengould9262]

@@jackylsmith8138 I'll bet when they set the price for cybertruck they didn't anticipate 1.5 million pre-orders. That obviously changes your initial construction plans.

[@mitchhedberg4415]

That is one magical windshield wiper.!

[@leeprice2849]

The manufacturing efficiency is pushing everything at Tesla right now.

[@hhal9000]

Thanks for the very thorough technical but understandable explanation of Cybertrucks body.I look forward to the next one on Cybertruck.

[@RickyMohar]

How do you think stainless steel body will react to crashes and repair cost. Repair cost will impact insurance cost. Aluminum body absorbs the shock and crumble zones help further reduce that shock but the exoskeleton doesn’t have any of those.

[@crisprtalk6963]

What a beast!

[@notsomuch7875]

I hope you review the electrical possibilities. Do you think they'll use a 48v instead of 12v battery? How will this work?

[@chettross9852]

Are you aware that the buttress/sail pillar as Tesla calls it opens for side storage

[@John-zt3lv]

great channel

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

I keep wondering if the flat front face above the front bumper could be improved aerodynamically without adding complexity. Either by raking that flat front back some towards the hood / or by creating a centre point that pushes forward a bit, and back a bit closer to the sides

[@Julian-1111]

It’s a Flat surface, so a Vacuum formed panel can be attached to modify the skin, as with all the other Flat panels, attached with Pem Nuts through the 3mm thick Exoskeleton. I expect a Huge aftermarket for Hardware Skins to Customize its Look. It’s a blank canvas waiting to be designed, So easy to add/remove/modify it’s Looks. Cheers from San Diego

[@avroarchitect1793]

@@Julian-1111 speaking of modding the looks, I'd still go get it painted anyway. Just an extra corrosion/ erosion protection layer.

[@adamwiseman5831]

Some times things look great on paper. Then you try and actually build it. What's the time line on this thing.

[@micahbose9006]

So any damage is structural damage and need significant repairs with very qualified facilities?

[@georgefeehly2993]

Most damage will be to other cars. Unless you drive like a nut.

[@vessymink]

Let’s goooooooooo

[@whynotstartusingyourbrain8726]

Oh my god. It's a truck and a sports car in one.

[@fireworm91]

5:50 so that's why whatever collision you do with a tesla your car is totaled... Because batteries are structural... everyone knows that batteries and impacts aren't things that gets along....

[@glyngreen538]

Q - do you think they will make a van based on the Cybertruck in future also? I like lots of things about it but would want much more space in the back.

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

They are planning on making vans but have no clue what style. They have several projects in the works already: Semi, cybertruck, lower cost car, roadster 2.0 , and then they will design a van...

[@cathyk9197]

How do you think Tesla plans to bend/craft exoskeletons into shape at scale?

[@prabhakarniraula3759]

I did know about the drag coefficient and the truss design, I missed so many things. I had thought the exoskeleton was just to lower weight, I mean it is but I didn’t know the why or the how! Thank you so much for this video 🙏

[@TheCardinal365]

I love how you explained the structural things by comparing it to what is 'dead weight', like on a body on frame design. Also made me see the significance of making 1 part do more than just 1 thing.

[@alexmanojlovic768]

The reason pickups trucks are body on frame is user taxation reductions over car tax. People now buy big pickups as their main vehicle for home & work, but in the UK, a higher value pickup can be £120/month tax (20%) vs car tax for the same value rated car at £600/month. P/ups are classed as agricultural/industrial vehicles, not cars with an open boot/trunk, due to to the separate chassis. I suspect a similar scenario exists in other countries. This also explains the massive popularity of truck sales in the US where there are more self-employed tradesman/businesses than in the UK. I suspect Tesla have looked into this before not having separate Body/chassis in the CyberTruck.

[@glennjones1054]

I can't really reach into the bed of my GMC truck from the sides and I only have a mid-sized truck... the argument that the Cybertruck bed will be hard to reach into is kind of pointless... I look forward to replacing my ICE truck with a much more capable EV truck.

[@brucec954]

Most of the trucks I see as well are too tall to reach in from the side (and lifting makes worse). Also, the CT is supposed to have air suspension and be able to lower in the back for loading so I think that will partially offset the problem.

[@alanlight7740]

The Cybertruck will also have extra storage in the frunk and in the sail pillars, which for small, commonly used items should make getting stuff out easier.

[@brucec954]

@@alanlight7740 Good points. The great thing about the Frunk is it is secure unlike a pickup bed so then people end up buying tool vaults which won't have as good access as the Frunk.

[@dougdanzeisen9608]

Cybertruck makes me consider a pickup truck for the first time. It really is revolutionary in a good way, using engineering to solve problems that most ignore or just don't deal wtih.

[@ConnectingODots]

First time I covet a truck myself. Same 👍

[@doublezmtnman]

I too was in love at first sight with this truck and I wasn’t even an EV fan but when I saw this bold concept I was hooked!

[@bjarnesegaard5701]

Thanks for not repeating what is already known. Your channel is sober and serious, without click bait. I like that.

[@ConnectingODots]

I do my best not to rehash what people have already seen too-many times, so glad you think I succeeded. TBH with so many words discussed about Cybertruck, finding which rabbit-holes are still unexplored and worth going through for the third video in this series is becoming a bit of a problem (but a fun one to solve). For the 1st vid in the series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2WUo3uXiayajbs and thanks for the feedback

[@krisvandermeulen253]

Indeed, very good explanation of new insights and extra tricks like the missing of the while body will look the buttress argument.

[@GBCobber]

I was just thinking the same thing. 1st time here and I've already subscribed.

[@bohicajohnson7203]

Only 4 minutes of BS!

[@alanmay7929]

That’s actually a clickbait like…..

[@VintageLimosBIZ]

Very interested in hearing about the laser scoring and folding of the body and if the body can be cut and folded out of one flat piece of steel. The speed of building the CT should be amazing and I would like to know if the design lends itself to the "Optimus Bot" being used to string the wiring harness or other tasks resulting in the profit margin being astronomical.

[@strictnonconformist7369]

Between serial busses in automotive realms that minimize wiring harness complexity down to a few wires, think about this! With a single sheet of metal, depending on topography and topology, you could easily insert a whole-truck wiring harness into the interior with a single operation for fasteners to the sides of the sheet metal, holding in a complete (or mostly so) wiring harness with all the electronics/lights. By contrast, unibody or body on frame you need to run that through body panels, each of which are made in separate parts, no matter how you slice it. This requires a rather significant number of connection steps in a best-case scenario. It’s possible I’ve messed up somewhere, but between the giant stamping operation of a single sheet of metal, and all the other things, the cyber truck should be the easiest (and thus cheapest) mass-produced automobile for assembly once you have giant presses. It likely has very few scenarios where humans need to be inserted into the assembly process. My formal training is robotics/automation, and I’ve worked on code for implementing controllers for CNC machines and press brakes, so I look at it from that experience: how do you automate things? You optimize topology for anything you can, and this is a truck that’s literally designed to be easily and efficiently bent during manufacturing, but not in the field. I expect it’ll be very noisy around those giant presses ;)

[@thomasgaudette7367]

One thing I don't see mentioned enough. This truck is nearly infinitely rebuild able. So long as the aluminum and stainless are properly isolated, corrosion should be negligible. Municipalities with long term vision towards budget and little regard for style or color will love it.

[@ConnectingODots]

Very true. This video focused on Exoskeleton characteristics and the first one on technology and features. I'll probably include this in the third one which will focus on manufacturing

[@donaldosterhaut4385]

I have watched the first two segments and I am anxious for the final chapter. I had heard something about the new braking system but your more in-depth explanation was great! I drive OTR trucks and I am anxious to see the heavy truck industry adopt this technology and finally eliminate the air brake systems. I had thought of the 4 wheel steering tank turn. I compared it to a zero turn radius lawnmower. I think about 45° of turn angle would be sufficient. The most useful aspect of that maneuver would allow approaching a garage or other parking space forwards and then turning 180° before backing in. It is always safer to pull out of a parking spot but many have difficulty backing in. I agree that Elon will equip the Cybertruck with every technology he can find. I have one ordered since November 20, 2019. I can’t wait!!

[@ConnectingODots]

Pretty early in the waiting queue! Nice! Also, since you;'re in OTR - you probably heard already that Tesla announced they'll deliver first Semis to customer (Pepsi-Co) on December 1st. Can't wait to actually see a Tesla semi in person. As someone who watched the semi launch without a trailer - it's like watching a house take off!

[@nickmcconnell1291]

Love Cybertruck. My mistake was not reserving one right away but holding off for three months before doing so. Guess now I will have to wait in a long line…sigh. Maybe they will have done further improvements and bug fixes by then.

[@Barskor1]

And more time to save up for the payment.

[@Nphen]

I reserved a dual motor CT on the last day of 2019. I don't have the budget for the initial quad motor, so I will be waiting. I think they will offer everyone the option to upgrade to quad motor, and those reservations will get built first. If you have the budget, that's the easiest way to get one earlier. I reserved FSD at $7k, hoping to get moved up in the queue. Now people are wondering if reservations will even get honored at all.

[@cjs1948]

Ok, I'm stunned by the explanation. Thanks! Even harder now to wait for my Cybertruck order to be ready.

[@ImBooX2]

Good job. I like the techiness 🙃 of it. I've been in technology fields as a career and hobbies all my life, retired now. You pointed out things I missed and I thought I had it all figured out. Keep up the good work.

[@MrAllister9]

Its a piece of crap look at it ... the fact you had to use the word techiness says it all ... techiness from the 70s scifi movies style

[@simonreeves2017]

Only found your channel yesterday, but I’m subbed 👍. I’m in my late 50’s and also from an engineering background. My field electrical and electronic, I went EV in 2019 because to me the physics of an AC induction motor make perfect sense for any vehicle driven by wheels - storing enough electrical energy was the block on this, but Tesla thought outside the box - remember when everyone laughed at the idea of powering a car on laptop batteries? The Cybertruck is awesome, at the reveal, I was shocked; like so many, because it was just too radical on they eyes. Since then I have come to love it for the sheer bravery of its engineering principles. Legacy auto is run by accountants and marketers, Tesla is run by Engineering Science, as long as this continues, the others have no chance! Oh, and don’t get me started on SpaceX! He’s somewhat eccentric, but Elon is a genius for making a clear decision that companies that solve engineering and science problems should be lead by engineering and science thinking, not bean counters and fluffy air-head marketers!

[@ConnectingODots]

Fully with you on this. Sandy Munro (I trust you know who he is, else search for Munro Live and sub, he's priceless) also rants about MBAs ruining the car industry. GM's amazingly successful 🙄 EV program shows we're right on this

[@alstud1]

Absolutely fascinating. Thanks for explaining so thoroughly.

[@alanmay7929]

Fascinating my @zzzzzzz gtfo!!

[@Advoc8te4Truth]

I have to admit I fell in love with the CyberTruck at first sight. It reminded me of some of the classic designs of the past. To say it's reminiscent of the Airstream Trailer, P51 Fighter or the Mercedes Gull Wing is for me not an over exaggeration. This vehicle is a revelation in its simplicity, it's performance and it's complete disregard for the status quo. You can just imagine Engineers at Tesla when they were told forget everything you know make the best truck possible 🤔🤔🤔Talk about a Boss Moment 😎😎😎

[@ValentinArzola]

The cyber truck is definitely a different type of truck. Most people can't understand what they are looking at because they haven't been exposed to engineering principles. When I saw that triangle I knew there was rigidity improvement right away. It is not conventional but it is definitely revolutionary. It will change truck design in the industry long term.

[@jmpetersrn]

Wonderful analysis. Looking forward to your next Cybertruck video.

[@theopinionatedbystander]

Thank you for this video. It was so intelligently worded and structured.. thoroughly enjoyed it, I can’t wait for my cybertruck.

[@mmanjin]

I never fully understood the logic behind the Cyber Truss design and now I understand how and why it adds rigidity to the CT no other vehicle can match. Everything about the CT is brilliant engineering that makes all others look so last century and antiquated. So glad I reserved my dual motor in November of 2019 when it was first unveiled. I don't mind waiting since it will be so worth it.

[@Supraboyes]

no it wont lol. keep waiting. there will better trucks from ford before you get delivery of this joke

[@lachlanB323]

@YYpang Yeah and the Tesla semi is now in production which uses 4680 cells. A good sign for the cybertruck as the semi releasing is more important for Tesla and now that the semi has started production they can get the Cybertruck next.

[@mitchbertone3809]

So almost 4 years later and you are waiting? More Musk vaporware....

[@Supraboyes]

@@mitchbertone3809 common sense skeptic fan?...

[@mitchbertone3809]

@@Supraboyes yup. EV's have their place in very dense urban environments were space is issue, charging opportunities abound, range isn't a issue and pollution is viewed as a major issue like NYC. EV's aren't a viable solution for rural Texas...

[@ecoriderLNT]

I am surprised how little crash safety is discussed. Rocket scientists get a lot of praise, but we tend to prioritize performance and control to avoid crashes, rather than focusing on crash worthiness. Skeptics argue that the Cybertruck will be inherently dangerous in a collision. The entire structure in front of the passenger cabin will need to crush and deform to absorb and deflect impact energy. The front fascia and hood will likely be made from much thinner stainless steel to maintain the durable finish, and separate from unyielding exoskeleton structure. It will be fascinating to see how Tesla connects the exoskeleton to the underlying gigacastings. Will it be Mechancial Fasteners? Welds? Chemical bonding/ adheisves? or maybe something new. Munro Live is a great resource for learning about these topics.

[@johannesdolch]

Gotta say, nice try making the tens of thousands of hours you wasted on a bullshit corporate job seem somehow relevant to being an entrepreneur/youtuber.

[@stevem3439]

Very impressive! Both your analysis and what the Tesla engineers have come up with. When the fog clears, this design will probably be acknowledged as the best ever. 🤔👌

[@JW77]

If the skin is also the frame, does damage in the skin also compromised frame integrity? Like a soda can, it's quite strong vertically until the side wall buckles.

[@jamesengland7461]

Could be, except the CT skin is 3mm thick; thicker than the walls of a dumpster. Much harder to cause that damage.

[@baylander4198]

Nice commerciaL for tesla. But are they paying you?

[@eddiestevenson-kaatsch6306]

I wonder if instead of making the front soft enough to collapse when hitting a pedestrian, and guiding their body mass onto soft frontal panels, will Cybertruck use active safety measures such as an external air-bag?

[@rebellionair3]

Why doesn’t Tesla take this approach for a cyber compact car or a cyber taxi?

[@ConnectingODots]

My guess is there are two reasons: 1. all other Teslas are already unibody (as most cars are) and don't have to carry the same variety of loads as tricks do, so they are great as they are no real NEED to change them. 2. Besides need there are also aspects of increasing efficiency and lowering manufacturing cost so Tesla might do that with some other models - but I guess it's like doing the roadster before the S and the S before Model 3 - its a revolution in manufacturing, so to lower risks they want to do higher-priced cars first YIK they announced a $40K starting price - pushing expected cost-reductions into asking price without factoring demand-vs-supply pricing. Doing so with a compact car would have produced insanely cheap starting price. And I DO hope they'll later make other models, like you said. Would LOVE to see an El-Camino like CyberUte

[@hobblyjig]

This guy deserves 100x the 23k subs he has today!

[@jackylsmith8138]

Riddle me this. Your in a CT that has crashed and damaged the 12v battery and the main pack. The doors do not open due to structural damage. The main battery pack catches fire. How do you get out with structural armored glass? Second. You get into a crash with CT and body is damaged, due to exoskeleton design the entire body will be damaged. How do you repair it? Can you even repair it? I remember when F-150 went aluminum everyone said repair cost and insurance prices were going to skyrocket. Well they didn’t. The only notable higher repair costs were to new headlight and taillight design with sensors in them. It just seems a CT will be totaled in a minor crash due entirely to the design. It is basically a throw away vehicle. That is not very environmentally friendly.

[@ConnectingODots]

1A. Every Tesla also has a manual door latch, which you can use without 12V, including in that rare freak accident you described. 1B. EVs, especially Tesla's, are 10X less likely to catch on fire than an internal COMBUSTION engine vehicle carrying a tank of flammable liquid 2. Watch Sandy Munro's channel, Munro Live. As he explained, no probs repairing CT in minor accidents in which a conventional vehicle can be repaired. It won't be easily repairable in accidents in which conventional vehicles are totaled and should NOT be put on roads again Also CT should last longer than regular trucks, and is highly recyclable

[@darelldd]

I want the cyber treatment for EVERY vehicle. And that's just for the lack of paint. I am so, so tired to the delicate skin of my vehicles. With a stainless skin, I can let it patina. I can polish it if I wish. I can wrap it. I don't need to work about dents and dings. The rest of the advantages that you detail here are awesome, and clearly important for a truck. The problem as I understand it though: This sort of treatment only really makes sense for a "truck" and other more rugged vehicles that are going to be big and heavy anyway. What are your thoughts about this being applied to more efficient, much-lighter-duty passenger vehicles (like the 3 and Y and Tau?). I WANT a stainless, un-painted skin!

[@vantongerent]

Great video! As an engineer (not automotive), I do wonder how much the doors play into the strength of the structure, or if the rest of the body takes the loads, and the doors are isolated?

[@Julian-1111]

Yes, it would be a Missed opportunity if they didn’t use the doors to "Brace"(I’m thinking). Those Doors Really seal it, Literally I’m pretty sure it would Float, let alone Lock the cockpit in a cocoon. No doors = kinda Bouncy? The Flat doors would also be easier to Pop out After a severe collision because of very small gaps around edges equals less Crumpling and locking together. Cheers from San Diego

[@tribalypredisposed]

"I won't waste your time:" starts actual video content at 3:40.

[@Chris.Davies]

Hilarious. Flat planes are utterly stupid in vehicles, because they do not stay flat. Flat is weak. And all the trucks ever shown look 10 years old, with wavy panels that are not flat. Tesla make some of the lowest quality vehicles of all time, and this (if it ever comes out) will be no exception.

[@Pikminiman]

This is the first exoskeleton explanation I've seen which explains deeply enough for me to understand why it's superior. I've struggled until now to understand why exoskeleton is so different than unibody, but now I see it's basically a question of how little dead weight there is. The multi-functionalism present throughout the design makes me confident no other all-electric truck stands a chance at matching Cybertruck's efficiency for similarly capability. Also, it never occurred to me that you could overcome the side trusses by lowering the suspension. Genius!

[@alanmay7929]

Bullshit!!! The exoskeleton is the stupidest option, body on frame is the way to go! Is tesla also going to make a ford f450 equivalent with the same dumbest design!? What about actually commercial vehicles!? Grow up!!! You litteraly made everything look good for tesla 🤡 🤡!!!!

[@alanmay7929]

The air suspensions is actually not needed lol….. that also extra weight added on the car and the cybertruck won’t even have the range to compete with the tiny Toyota hilux(almost 1000miles)

[@bigdougscommentary5719]

@@alanmay7929 so explain in technical knowledge, your conclusion. Bet you cant.

[@bigdougscommentary5719]

@@alanmay7929 you don’t know anything about EV drivevtrains do you? Speaking right out of your ass.

[@bigdougscommentary5719]

@@alanmay7929 also state your professional education and background relevant to the discussion in this video.

[@Richdaddye]

I can hardly wait for mine! My technical question is how could they modify the Cybertruck to be used as a power wall? The best selling truck is the F-150 but they sit 90% of the time on the side of the house and are mostly for the weekend warrior. Couldn't we figure out how to subsidize expensive power during peak times and charge during off peak? If every F-150 could do this we wouldn't have the power grid problems we are facing.

[@josedelacuadra660]

No engineer, but understand. I am impressed. I want my Cybertuck NOW! (Ok 2023).

[@jonkeau5155]

I’m just going to say this: I’m 5’ 8”, I have problems reaching over the bed side of an f-150 built in the last 15+ years, buttresses don’t matter, you can’t reach over the side of an f-150 easily either unless you’re a giant! Just like with an f-150 people would just step on the rear tire and easily reach into the bed.

[@victorkolouch1718]

This is an excellent, accessible description of the design. However, you're not addressing a significant everyday issue. One advantage of conventional unibody design: the skin is NOT contributing to the structure. This means that any body shop can pound or fill a bent panel back into shape, or replace it in a fairly straightforward manner. I'd like to hear a discussion about the consequences of the skin being a stressed element on repairability, particularly for minor accidents. Following the logic of the examples in the video, a dented 12"x12" box is pretty easy to bend. What is Tesla's plan? Typical pickups are seriously inefficient, but they are incredibly resilient.

[@gator1984atcomcast]

I design and build electric airplanes. It’s easy and inexpensive. Autonomous flight is an optional addition. So what’s the big deal with cars?

[@patrickdelgado6475]

Great videos! Keep it up 👍

[@garybarber5595]

Wow, your vids just keep getting better. Love your non- nuanced content. Just the facts, mam.

[@alexd302]

I hear Cybertruck is now delayed till 2024. If that's true, I'm seriously p**sed off.

[@jean-jacquescaly-simbou8784]

if ELON with FRANZ he decides made CYBERTRUCK 6X6 ! it's at the TOP

[@johncahill3644]

As a retired Structural Analyst (Mech Eng) I was hooked from the moment you said “first principles”. Excellent discussion and analysis. The only minor point I would add (and maybe I missed it) was from my own first thought on seeing the Cyber truck...”Truss with Kamm tail”! The Cyber truck design cleverly takes the “truck bed scoop” that kills gas mileage and turns it into an aerodynamic improvement over even trucks with bed covers. And of course “purity” was a good choice of words to describe the design. I like the inherent robustness of having an exoskeleton that distributes uniformly all stress (and ultimately even plastic deformation). For the life of me though this seems impossible to convey to “haters”. Perhaps your video will make headway, hope so!

[@jebes909090]

Yes because vehicals regularly self destruct because of structural failure 🤡🤡🤡

[@bbb8182]

I once saw a mileage analysis of a pickup truck depending on bed use. Open tailgate, closed tailgate and flat cover were tested. I only remember that open bed with tailgate closed got best mileage. The closed tailgate captured a low pressure wave in front of the tailgate and air flowed over it very easily. Completely counter-intuitive. Worst was covered bed. Blew my mind.

[@isleofauto]

Very thorough and clear explanation of this weird shape. Now I'm fully onboard with Elon on this design. It's an engineering gem!

[@toddmarshall7573]

25:55 "...and I haven't even touch manufacturing aspects...": That's the elephant in the room. How do they fuse the stainless steel panels together? And how much do they weight?

[@leeward6762]

Not sure how safe this is going to be with no crumple zones...normal cars "crumple" and that spreads the impact in a crash out over a longer period of time...seems like this would be a solid hit...which would obviously be way worse....have to imagine Tesla have accounted for this, but have yet to see them explain how.

[@ponybottle]

Excellent; but a shorter intro would be better.

[@ConnectingODots]

You're not the first to say that. Took this to mind. Will do better next time thanks for the feedback

[@jean-sebastiencote5276]

Great explanation of the exoskeleton and elimination of dead weight. Since the body is the frame, I wonder what insurance companies will do in case of fender benders. Will this result is CT being totaled easily because the "frame" is bent?

[@tomradich2261]

I used a picture of the Cyber truck overlaid on a scale CAD drawing of my Mercedes Sprinter van to create a scale drawing of a CyberVan with the same angular shape. Based on my conceptual drawing I think Tesla could easily utilize the design characteristics from the Cybertruck to build a virtually indestructible Cybervan. I like the angular futuristic looks and would love to have a rust proof stainless steel electric van with armor glass windows! I’d be the 1st in line to order one.

[@andrewwright3203]

Excellent work. i have already put my deposit down for my cyber truck and cant wait for the production models to begin rolling out.

[@jackylsmith8138]

But what happens when it gets damaged in a crash. It seems that even a relatively minor crash it will be totaled due to its design.

[@ConnectingODots]

Sandy Munro on Munro Live channel explained how it will be easily repairable in accidents in which conventional vehicles are repairable, and will be very hard to repair only in cases where conventional build should be totalled as well and not put back on roads.

[@jeoinaforest]

Big one: battery replacement! How? If battery is part of the structure, how is it disconnected for replacement?

[@vintageexcellence]

I’m pretty sure if given the chance the maker of this video would kiss Elon for hours 🤣🤣🤣🤣 😘😘😘

[@thedownwardmachine]

I love when people who say a CT can’t do truck stuff because of the buttresses turn out to have a six inch lift. I guess they can’t do truck stuff either. But I guess those six inches finally gave them some swagger, I’m sure they needed every one of them lol

[@ggtgp]

Fails pedestrian impact test on the overly hard front, no crush zone as required by law.

[@Julian-1111]

Excellent, Yes I also saw it’s potential as an Automation/Robotics manufacturer for 40 years. Geniuses created this. The aftermarket for this will be Insanely prolific. The 3mm ( ~1/8" ) thick toughened (work hardened) Stainless Steel can host Body Panels attached with Pem Nuts to alter the Look. Using a Wrap to give Color. Color changing Wrap for Military + Hunting, send it away while you Hunt, call it when ready to move out. Body Panels using Vacuum formed Carbon Fiber (or Kydex plastic) will be a Cottage industry since it can be done in a Garage even. Most disliked the Looks, while I was loving all those FLAT Surfaces to Attach things to. OK, To make a Panel, Make a wooden box, make a "plaster form" in the bottom, drill 1/16" holes through the form to pull a Vacuum, lay a sheet of Heated Kydex on top of box, pull Vacuum- Done. Pretty easy, the flat mounting surfaces makes this a lot simpler. The Army had a V-100 (Chrysler Hemi powered) Armored vehicle that used a similar Exoskeleton of 3/8" ? Aluminum, Vietnam 1970 (my Ride), could deflect bullets/ RPG’s because of the angled panels, could also Ford a River using the Runflat Tires to move it, I expect CT to be able to do this, it was the fastest vehicle the Army had at 70 mph. Special Forces will want this CyberTruck. Cheers from San Diego

[@Julian-1111]

Elon was Inspired (at least in part), by the CADILLAC GAGE COMPANY - V-100 Armored Vehicle (on YT), Vietnam 1970 Screaming Eagles 101st. ABN. Not affiliated with Cadillac Car Company. He probably had seen one. Cheers from San Diego

[@ColinDeFrance]

Brilliant and compelling. Well done!

[@charliemagpie]

Excellent again. BOAT Mode how does it float, and how does it seal, what propulsion... or steering. :-)

[@vmsangar8029]

well explained ..good job...hope the production will start soon ..it is a very long wait....

[@635574]

The cybertruck has started the revers Osbourne effect (Tesla effect) where the competition is so non-existent it boggles my mind how have they even sold anything, and that's before CT even comes out.

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

I will have one!! At least they hopefully use food grade stainless! So we can satisfy them brainless greenies to tell this will be a kitchen sink once i am done!

[@johnscotsross8733]

Somebody recklessly drives into my Tesla truck, they dent, tear, and smash-up the front-left side of my truck. HOW DOES MY BODYSHOP TECHNICIAN REPAIR IT? It was a simple matter with my old modular truck.

[@johnscotsross8733]

So, rather than simply replacing a modular fender on my old modularly assembled truck, it seems there are two choices, hammer-out and cut-out the damaged area and then tig-weld a replacement part with a brand new modular section, or, alas, buy a brand new Tesla truck.

[@michaelkainbacher6696]

Now I understand C‘Truck.. 🖖🏻😁

[@na1067]

Thank you for the video, Tesla is where real innovation is every other auto manufacture is just trying to copy at best..

[@sysdollarsystem]

Could you talk about the differences between welding exoskeleton components vis a vis using a break to bend them. I have this image in my head of a big origami machine.

[@adhoc9647]

CT is likely to be the closest any ordinary person can come to owning something that resembles a product from SpaceX. Everything about it, other than the four wheels, will seem so otherworldly that even if you hate pickups you won't be able not to be in awe of the CT.

[@alanmay7929]

Nonsense!!!!!!! Another useless grocery getter while trucks are made to modified to offer the most/maximum flexibility……

[@WrathChild-NZ]

great explanation, but that drone flying skills in the broll was painful to watch lol,

[@jimwhitehead1532]

Have you seen the Brembo video about a new brake-by-wire system by 2024 for a secret new vehicle? (hint, hint). How will that improve Cybertruck performance?

[@ConnectingODots]

I sure have - it's in my first Cybertruck video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2WUo3uXiayajbs I like your thinking - great minds think alike 😁

[@friedpickles342]

I can sleep well at night .. I'm so backwards on my tesla position . . But damn man! This is very comforting. .

[@subspaceanomaly]

I would love one, but in the uk so it would never be road legal with those sharp angles, plus my car is a 94 Toyota people carrier and I'm poor. If I do end up with one somehow I would take the big TV off the dashboard and replace it with something the size of an ipad mini, and I would look into extending the car into the back, removing the rear seats and building a little house in there. Beautiful car though. I was studying above Vehicle Design at the Royal college of art in London which partners with industry and they design loads of whacky futuristic vehicles but the cyber truck seems like a great way to have the design flair with the high function.

[@subspaceanomaly]

I wonder if they could make a smaller car version of the same thing, that would be great.

[@nathanjohnson4065]

Could we get a update video on how they would make the car float long enough to be a boat 🚤 to cross rivers and lakes

[@ConnectingODots]

Great idea! Thhanks

[@nathanjohnson4065]

@@ConnectingODots and also how they will fix the glass problem as well as the tires 🛞 and windshield whipper

[@tks5210]

In crash will it take that kind of stress and still not catch fire how safe in accident ?? I would like to know about it

[@mauriciotorresmadrid5568]

Great advance of Engineering analysis, still would like to learn about transparent metal for structural glass in CYBERTRUCK.

[@ConnectingODots]

will probably appear in the third video in this series (this was the second)

[@gator1984atcomcast]

Insects use the exoskeleton design. So why are bones better?

[@josedelacuadra660]

Talkin and showing it at the same time give me a better appreciation of the place.

[@camdennagg6419]

Fantastic analysis! I am very interested to see how quickly Elon and tesla are able to scale production once more details become public. The only feature the cyber truck needs now is a built in pencil sharpener 🤣.

[@ConnectingODots]

Lol true

[@gaetanguimond7213]

You just forgot about cold press stainless steal 20x strength, good video, thanks

[@ConnectingODots]

Thus was intentional. Both keeping the manufacturability aspect for another video, third in this series (this was #2), and trying not to repeat too much what people already know (which will be hard for that 3rd one, lol)👍

[@hotrodandrube9119]

And you didn't even mention the efficiencies picked up with the mega castings from the new 9k lb idra machine.

[@ConnectingODots]

This should be in the third video. This one (2nd in series) focused on Exoskeleton engineering

[@bravomalice7238]

Your videos are legit! Just found em 👌🏼

[@zencone]

Great job! You've proven yourself wholly trussworthy as a premiere explainer of all things Tesla and its superior engineering. I'd love to hear your analysis of the Aptera as well some day. I think Aptera should get more love from Elon as they're making a very efficient EV while maintaining a fairly high degree of safety, albeit probably not Tesla level.

[@prestontucker1687]

Tools are in the Frunk. You don't need to reach over the bed.

[@JonGZBOS]

You are one of the best tesla content creators I've seen. You get right to the point but do not miss important details. That is a hard balance to strike. Kudos.

[@ConnectingODots]

Thanks! It means a lot!

[@alanmay7929]

The brainwashed sheep you mean!!!! How can you even say that exoskeleton is superior to body on frame!? Are you ok in your head!? Wtf!!!!

[@RubenFlipsHomes]

Regarding the Buttresses and Suspension: on a worksite, time is money. If CT drops rapidly and low enough to negate the buttress inconvenience, then fine. If not, then CT has lost a prime function of a work truck. Remains to be seen. We still have to see how far we can tow a mini-excavator or loaded dump-trailer too.

[@dust921]

cyber truck gives me a (art on) i just wanna air brush it

[@KL-lt8rc]

So if it's a wreck and the front is damaged (for example) does the whole chassis have to be replaced? Or do you cut panels off and weld in new ones, hoping that doesn't compromise the overall structural integrity?