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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 13:30:31 GMT
Well, you thought the other new items were bad.....
Somehow the glass keeps breaking, apparently.....
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Nov 22, 2019 14:43:11 GMT
That is brilliant from Musk.
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Post by Ben on Nov 22, 2019 15:36:39 GMT
Looks like a 5 year old drew it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 15:42:03 GMT
"Looks like a 5 year old drew it".
If that's the case they must be downsizing, sorry, got my coat etc.
I did wonder if it was an early april fools gag.
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Post by Blarno on Nov 22, 2019 16:09:03 GMT
Lined up perfectly for a LEGO/Tonka model.
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Post by PG on Nov 22, 2019 17:18:13 GMT
It's certainly a different take on a pick-up truck. Musk certainly knows how to draw attention to Tesla.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 17:58:42 GMT
Fuck me, that's a dull website populated by deluded dweebs!
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Post by johnc on Nov 22, 2019 18:42:44 GMT
That is an abomination to my eyes. Have they run out of money for designers? I reckon it could be just as popular as its De'Lorean cousin.
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 22, 2019 23:28:15 GMT
Umm I think I drew something like that in my maths book when I was about 8...
Like an Alfa Carabo mated with a Tonka toy and then auditioned for a part in Moonraker.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Nov 23, 2019 22:50:23 GMT
150,000 orders so far, worth over $8 billion. Without any advertising or paid endorsements.
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Post by michael on Nov 24, 2019 10:42:34 GMT
This is a concept but they claim it’s not far from production. I’d be interested to see how close they can get. They certainly know how to grab the headlines.
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 24, 2019 21:18:06 GMT
150,000 orders so far, worth over $8 billion. Without any advertising or paid endorsements. That’s made me realise that Ford sells over 600,000 F150s per year and they kick off at around $30k...so it’s selling $20bn’s worth of just one model every year in North America alone. That’s um a lot. |
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Post by rodge on Nov 24, 2019 21:59:55 GMT
150,000 orders so far, worth over $8 billion. Without any advertising or paid endorsements. That’s made me realise that Ford sells over 600,000 F150s per year and they kick off at around $30k...so it’s selling $20bn’s worth of just one model every year in North America alone. That’s um a lot. It really is. The F-150 is a hallowed vehicle here and I can see why. Where I live, people use them for everything- work, play, commuting, driving into forests, towing boats and carrying ATVs, the deer you just shot, lumber... Getting people interested in this truck is a big thing for Tesla. Range anxiety is it’s biggest enemy at the moment and the 500 mile version will probably sell well for that reason. Personally, I still don’t get the Tesla thing completely. I’m more favourable towards them than I was a year ago, but still wouldn’t consider one as an everyday vehicle. I could see them producing the trucks in large numbers, they’re well ahead of other manufacturers when it comes to designing and implementing new production lines, despite previous press stories. But it’s a hideous looking vehicle... |
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Nov 25, 2019 10:46:49 GMT
With regard to the Tesla truck - I wonder how much form follows function? The hardness of the stainless steel required to give it the bullet resistance will make it very difficult to form in traditional body panel presses - my experience of these hard steels suggests nigh on impossible for the price they're looking to charge. It will have to be folded, and fairly simple folds at that, to achieve any sort of consistency for simple manufacture. The same is probably the case for the glass - I suspect it'll be flat, with multiple laminations.
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Post by michael on Nov 25, 2019 11:21:03 GMT
With regard to the Tesla truck - I wonder how much form follows function? The hardness of the stainless steel required to give it the bullet resistance will make it very difficult to form in traditional body panel presses - my experience of these hard steels suggests nigh on impossible for the price they're looking to charge. It will have to be folded, and fairly simple folds at that, to achieve any sort of consistency for simple manufacture. The same is probably the case for the glass - I suspect it'll be flat, with multiple laminations. Musk has said that the concept isn't far from the the production car look but I'm not sure how that can be the case. My first assumption is that it isn't for export as regulations are a bit more relaxed for trucks in the US, so pedestrian impact stuff is set aside. I agree that the forming of the bodywork is going to present a few challenges as well. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 25, 2019 11:23:36 GMT
I hadn't realised it was going to be bulletproof.
Is that so the Good 'Ol Boys can merrily shoot at each other in them thar hills?
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Nov 25, 2019 11:33:21 GMT
I hadn't realised it was going to be bulletproof. Is that so the Good 'Ol Boys can merrily shoot at each other in them thar hills? I think there are a large number of (white) Americans who believe that society will break down in the US very shortly and they need to be prepared with a pick-up, extensive armoury, survival rations and a "bug out bag", enabling them to take to the hills and defend their bit of America from the zombie hordes. They will buy into this truck big style. Especially if they can rig a windmill or solar panels to recharge it off grid. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 25, 2019 12:07:55 GMT
Ah, excellent.
I presume that initially the pickup will be kept in a garage integral to their underground survival bunker?
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Post by racingteatray on Nov 25, 2019 16:58:41 GMT
Ah, excellent. I presume that initially the pickup will be kept in a garage integral to their underground survival bunker? I am straight back to Tremors at this point... |
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Post by michael on Nov 25, 2019 17:55:43 GMT
Ah, excellent. I presume that initially the pickup will be kept in a garage integral to their underground survival bunker? I am straight back to Tremors at this point... Snap!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2019 18:54:52 GMT
With regard to the Tesla truck - I wonder how much form follows function? The hardness of the stainless steel required to give it the bullet resistance will make it very difficult to form in traditional body panel presses - my experience of these hard steels suggests nigh on impossible for the price they're looking to charge. It will have to be folded, and fairly simple folds at that, to achieve any sort of consistency for simple manufacture. The same is probably the case for the glass - I suspect it'll be flat, with multiple laminations. It is folded, isn't it? I ain't seeing many curves... |
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Post by PG on Nov 25, 2019 20:11:43 GMT
I am straight back to Tremors at this point... Snap!
A film so bad as to be almost cool. |
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Post by Tim on Nov 26, 2019 16:35:42 GMT
I am straight back to Tremors at this point... Snap!
It went through my mind as I was typing it yesterday |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2019 21:53:18 GMT
Caution verbal diarrhoea included.
The guy in the second clip goes on and on and on.......
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2019 15:17:13 GMT
Now available free........ |
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Post by michael on Nov 30, 2019 15:39:02 GMT
I just showed a picture of this to my other half who has no interest in cars at all. She asked if it was solar powered on seeing it which is probably a mark or success for Tesla.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Dec 3, 2019 20:33:22 GMT
150,000 orders so far, worth over $8 billion. Without any advertising or paid endorsements.  How to stand out in an increasing sea of blandness. |
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Post by ChrisM on Dec 3, 2019 21:47:27 GMT
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Indeed, the Merc stands out
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 22:08:52 GMT
As does the BMW for appearing twice and the "Volkswagon".
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Post by ChrisM on Dec 3, 2019 22:22:03 GMT
There are 2 different BMW's, X1 and X3. Can't you see the differences??
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