Recently, Tesla posted a funny video about crash-testing its future Cybertruck, but, like the brand’s history, the problem surrounding a model with a troubled past may be a lot bigger than we thought.
Since the Cybertruck was introduced in 2019, Tesla communications have often sung superlatives about it, especially its durability and safety, yet its live appearance is constantly delayed. According to the current situation, the start of series production is expected in 2024, but judging by the data set of about 100 GB leaked from Tesla at the beginning of last year, the pre-production version of the prototype fell far short of all expectations: serious problems arose With the drive chain, brakes, and suspensions, as well as with regard to the chassis and seals.
the long , Wired Post it then a MotorTrend View the list by Poor performance is mainly due to poor brake pedal movement caused by testing and inconsistent stopping.
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As for suspension tuning issues, the issue may stem from Tesla’s continued commitment to the Model X-derived dual A-arm air suspension system for the Cybertruck. According to the document, the concerns about the suspension were too serious to resolve without redesigning the entire system.
He is German by origin Handelsblatt According to a leaked report, consisting of more than 23,000 documents, the all-wheel steering system did not work as it should. A delay of about 50 milliseconds was specified from the moment the steering wheel was moved, which is much more than the 5 millisecond limit that engineers consider acceptable.
Since he had never designed a car in this style before, Elon Musk’s knife broke into the angular design. The filing also points to serious structural problems with the chassis, particularly stiffness—the results are said to be 32 percent worse than expected, which is worrisome for a pickup expected to thrive on off-road, towing, and hauling. This can be eliminated with an additional strut, which, however, leads to an increase in dead weight and, at the same time, a deterioration in range, payload, towing capacity and, last but not least, performance.
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Regarding the Cybertruck, it has also been shown to have bad seals, so it tends to get wet, and it is also terribly noisy. The portal contacted Tesla about the leaked report, but did not receive an answer to its questions, which is also why the brand’s press relations department has been plowing for years.
