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Tesla claimed its pickup truck was ‘bulletproof’ — then smashed its windows with a metal ball
That truck can probably deflect bullets with sheer ugliness.
(Thanks to Allen at Division)
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Tesla claimed its pickup truck was ‘bulletproof’ — then smashed its windows with a metal ball
That truck can probably deflect bullets with sheer ugliness.
(Thanks to Allen at Division)
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And on the same day his latest rocket ship test blew up. Quite the daily double for ol' Elon.
Posted by: Rod Nunley | November 22, 2019 at 11:11 AM
"For some weird reason, it broke now," Musk said, drawing laughs. "I don’t know why. We will fix it in post."
For good mileage, he can use the same line after the autopilot inevitably fails. I'd feel safer driving a '71 Pinto than one of his vehicles.
Posted by: wanderer2575 | November 22, 2019 at 11:32 AM
Here I thought there'd never be a truck uglier than an El Camino.
Posted by: padraig | November 22, 2019 at 11:55 AM
Mad Max had a classier ride.
Posted by: Le Petomane | November 22, 2019 at 11:58 AM
I wonder if Elon said "Hold my beer while I do this.." It would explain a lot.
Posted by: LeDud | November 22, 2019 at 12:18 PM
It's amazing they think "bulletproof" means "the bullets bounce off." No, that's not how it works.
Posted by: OldPhil | November 22, 2019 at 01:49 PM
If I strike it rich somehow, I'd get one. My commute to the train is a bit rough.
Posted by: Not My Usual TAKE COVER | November 22, 2019 at 02:50 PM
I assume the Director of Windows is job hunting today.
Posted by: Burt Macklin, FBI | November 22, 2019 at 03:19 PM
He said bullet proof, not metal ball proof.
Sheesh.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | November 22, 2019 at 04:17 PM
FYI:
https://www.tssbulletproof.com/blog/bulletproof-or-bullet-resistant/
Posted by: ImNotDave | November 22, 2019 at 05:58 PM
That thing is no truck. It looks like it could be a Zombie DeLorean after it crashed it's way out of a crypt.
Posted by: Flathead County Frank | November 22, 2019 at 07:24 PM
Where's the cargo bed?
Posted by: pogo | November 22, 2019 at 08:10 PM
The cargo bed is there (the bed is 6.5 feet in length) The bed of the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla calls this the vault, has raised sides like the Honda Ridgeline. There is an automatic roller top, metal, that can be opened to reveal the cargo area.
Posted by: Marc | November 22, 2019 at 08:42 PM
I'd like to see a front-end loader drop a scoop full of ball bearings on that thing. A GMC ad could do a damage comparison, afterward.
Posted by: Steve | November 23, 2019 at 02:33 AM
But can it plow snow?
Posted by: Ralph | November 23, 2019 at 09:36 AM
There is probably not a lot the Cybertruck (CT) can't do except fit in my garage (the CT as shown is ~20 feet in length.)
No plow attachment shown but no doubt Mr. Plow will love CT.
The CT, in full trim, can travel up to 500 miles and tow up to 14,000 lbs. Seats up to 6; comes with fully adjustable air suspension, air supply for air powered tools; AC power outlets for 110V and 220V.
There is also a CT pop-up camper concept option. Two passenger (electric) ATV will be available, can be driven up ramp and carried in the CT bed with the roller top open.
Posted by: Marc | November 23, 2019 at 12:09 PM
Tomorrow's headline:
"Ex-Design lead Franz Von Holzhausen..."
The local news said that Tesla has received 150,000 $100 pre-order deposits in the last day.
The self-driving option, which isn't yet available (or legal to use) will cost an additional $7000, plus about $75 per month.
Posted by: PirateBoy | November 23, 2019 at 09:19 PM
So, technically I'm bulletproof. If you lob the bullets gently enough.
Posted by: nursecindyfanclub | November 24, 2019 at 04:09 PM
That truck can probably deflect bullets with sheer ugliness.
The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena has struck again, I'd wager. The ugliest vehicles that have "graced" American roads over the past 25-30 years came from the brilliant minds of Art Center grads. Remember the Pontiac Aztek? Yeah, that was just one of them.
Posted by: Spiny Norman | November 24, 2019 at 08:08 PM