# Tesla Cybertruck **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 23, 2019, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866 "2019-11-23T10:32:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 73
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2024, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1441 "2024-12-04T03:53:10Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Except the LEDs don’t make heat and so don’t melt the snow atop them. So the lights can’t be counted on to be visible in anything like moderate or heavy snow. Absent _visible_ lights, we can’t land or taxi. > > Oops. Similarly, when offices went from CRTs to flat panels, heating bills went up because they lost all of that waste heat. ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2024, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1442 "2024-12-04T04:40:00Z")
Saw one of those parked at Town Hall a couple weeks ago. My first thought was “origami”. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1443 "2024-12-08T23:20:41Z")
Another heater/defroster fail on s Cuberyruck, this time on the 401 between Montreal and Toronto. The failure resulted in reduced visibility for the driver, which is a definite road hazard. (On the other hand, the article headline says the driver had to put on an « insulated cost » to keep from freezing. Yeah, it’s called a down jacket. ) > **[Tesla Cybertruck A/C Stops Working in the Middle of Canadian Cold – To Stop...](https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-cybertruck-heater-stops-working-middle-canadian-cold-while-driving-highway-owner-says/amp)** > > A Cybertruck owner details his harrowing journey from Montreal to Toronto when his truck’s A/C suddenly stopped working. The owner says he wasn’t able to defrost or defog his Cybertruck and had to put on a down jacket to prevent himself from... ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Strangelove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.strangelove/32/6613_2.png) [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1444 "2024-12-11T03:46:37Z")
Motor Trend has a mini-review for their Truck of the Year award: > **[2024 Tesla Cybertruck Pros and Cons Review: The No-Hype True Truck Test](https://www.motortrend.com/news/2024-tesla-cybertruck-pros-cons-review/)** > > The Cybertruck is the way it is because of the way it looks—is that a good thing or a bad thing? They seem to… basically like it. We’ll see if it wins Truck of the Year! But it actually seems well-suited to their criteria, which includes for instance “Advancement in Design”, of which they say “A good exterior design should tell you what a car is, what it’s about, and who makes it, without having to rely on badging or grilles to do so.” Uh yeah, the Cybertruck wins that component hands-down. Does pretty well on the other aspects too, despite some literal and metaphorical rough edges. ---
**Author:** ![Al128](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/al128/32/16541_2.png) [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1445 "2024-12-15T01:30:00Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > Similarly, when offices went from CRTs to flat panels, heating bills went up because they lost all of that waste heat. and - surely - A/C bills went down? ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1446 "2024-12-30T21:56:24Z")
Another dissatisfied Cybertruck owner in Canada; says that the combination of recessed headlights and the bar light on the hood made driving in heavy wet snowfall dangerous. > **[Tesla Cybertruck Owner in Canada Says the Truck is “Dangerous” After...](https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-cybertruck-owner-canada-says-truck-dangerous-after-experiencing-first-drive-snow-forced/amp)** > > A new Tesla Cybertruck owner in Canada describes his horrifying experience following his first drive in the snow. He says he was forced to lower his speed to 25 mph & also had to stop multiple times on the highway to clear the snow off the... ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1447 "2025-01-01T20:20:25Z")
The video looks like the frunk was full of fireworks. > **[Tesla Cybertruck Erupts Into Flames Outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas](https://www.tmz.com/2025/01/01/tesla-cybertruck-erupts-into-flames-outside-trump-hotel-in-las-vegas/)** > > The Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas is facing a fiery start to 2025 ... a Tesla Cybertruck has been engulfed by flames in front of its business. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1448 "2025-01-01T21:33:38Z")
The explosion seems to have originated in the aft bed. And it was an explosion, not a battery fire. Seems like fireworks were used as accelerants. Very pretty. Presumably after the fireworks had been expended the damaged battery then burned in the usual way keeping the FD busy for awhile. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1449 "2025-01-01T21:36:45Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > The video looks like the frunk was full of fireworks. - > > [Connections Between New Orleans Terrorist Attack and Tesla Explosion in Las Vegas](https://www.tmz.com/2025/01/01/tesla-cybertruck-erupts-into-flames-outside-trump-hotel-in-las-vegas/) TMZ needs to hire proofreaders. > **1:08 PM PT** – Authorities are now saying the FBI is investigating the explosion as a possible terrorist act. There was a massive amount of **fireworks-style mortal** inside the Tesla. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1450 "2025-01-01T21:46:40Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Seems like fireworks were used as accelerants. Everything I’m seeing says the driver was in the vehicle and died. So unless it was suicide, the fireworks weren’t there to accelerate the explosion. Unless it was murder, I guess (and the driver didn’t know the fireworks were there). I hope they can figure out what initiated this. Do fireworks often spontaneously combust? Anyway—and will all due respect to the family and friends of the deceased----what a HELL of a metaphor. [![](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t6ubj2wlhc34awzcymh3qpur/bafkreibjqugghofshu7oxlfdawqiq43uaachl3wnzbwjdqxgwlcwrsxinm@jpeg) ](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:t6ubj2wlhc34awzcymh3qpur/bafkreibjqugghofshu7oxlfdawqiq43uaachl3wnzbwjdqxgwlcwrsxinm@jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![steronz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steronz/32/11765_2.png) [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1451 "2025-01-01T23:27:32Z")
On the one hand, if you decide to go out with a bang, that photo above is one hell of an artistic statement. On the other hand, a Maga renting a CT and a room at Trump tower for a NYE blowout with substandard fireworks that accidently go off seems… on brand. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1452 "2025-01-01T23:32:44Z")
> [@steronz](#): > > On the one hand, if you decide to go out with a bang, that photo above is one hell of an artistic statement. A true dumpster fire. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1453 "2025-01-01T23:35:00Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > what a HELL of a metaphor First day, and we already have a Photo of the Year winner! ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1454 "2025-01-01T23:37:45Z")
So much for the shatter-proof windows… ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1455 "2025-01-02T00:05:54Z")
What is a frunk? ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1456 "2025-01-02T00:06:51Z")
Front tRUNK ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1457 "2025-01-02T00:07:27Z")
Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1458 "2025-01-02T01:31:16Z")
FYI we now have a breaking news thread for this CT explosion / fire in Vegas: > [@Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in vegas, one dead \[2025-01-01\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cybertruck-explodes-outside-trump-hotel-in-vegas-one-dead-2025-01-01/1012464): > > 1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Gift link [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/car-fire-trump-hotel-las-vegas.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.l04.lEUo.kRRdcFok2lwE](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/car-fire-trump-hotel-las-vegas.html?unlocked_article_code=1.l04.lEUo.kRRdcFok2lwE) Not a lot of info, yet. It looks like the driver is the only person who died. It may have been explosives in the truck, not the truck itself, that set it off. Might be better to take further discussion of this event there. ---
**Author:** ![Folacin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folacin/32/3195_2.png) [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1459 "2025-01-03T13:51:50Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > I remember once driving down the interstate and opening my window to reach out and wipe away slush. Probably not my greatest moment. Once? In my misspent Minnesota youth, reaching out the window to lift up and drop a running wiper to get ice/slush build up off it was almost a part of the driver’s license road test. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866/1460 "2025-01-03T13:56:59Z")
Huh, I’ve mostly found windshield wipers work during snowstorms. That was an unusually heavy sticky slush coming down, and maybe i shouldn’t have been in the road. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866.md?page=72) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-cybertruck/843866.md?page=74)