Las Vegas police received a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks as a donation from Silicon Valley investor Ben Horowitz, marking a move towards innovative policing vehicles, despite mixed public opinions and some vehicle issues.
Las Vegas police will deploy the nation's largest fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, funded by a $2.7 million donation from Silicon Valley billionaire Ben Horowitz, highlighting concerns over private influence in public services and the use of electric vehicles for law enforcement.
Krysta Tsukahara, a college student, died in a Tesla Cybertruck crash in California after the vehicle caught fire and her inability to exit due to door system failure, leading to lawsuits against Tesla alleging safety negligence.
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire Tesla Cybertrucks for target practice, highlighting the growing partnership between the Pentagon and Big Tech companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and others, as part of a broader trend of militarized technological innovation and privatization of defense capabilities.
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire Tesla Cybertrucks for use as missile targets in battlefield training, exemplifying the growing relationship between the Pentagon and Big Tech companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and others, as the military increasingly integrates private sector technological innovations into defense strategies.
A Georgia man conducted a drag race between a $130,000 Tesla Cybertruck and a gas-powered Ram TRX, with the Cybertruck decisively winning due to its electric motor, highlighting its superior acceleration over traditional trucks, though it remains slower than some other Tesla models like the Model S Plaid.
Alijah Arenas, a basketball recruit, detailed his harrowing experience during a car crash in April where he was trapped in a burning Tesla Cybertruck, fought to escape, and spent six days in the hospital, but did not suffer major injuries.
Three young individuals, Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson, and Krysta Tsukahara, were identified as the victims of a fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont. The community gathered for a vigil to honor them, with Mayor Jen Cavenaugh highlighting the town's solidarity. The crash occurred on Hampton Road, resulting in a fiery wreck. One person survived but is in critical condition. The families of the victims have shared heartfelt tributes, emphasizing their loved ones' positive impacts and requesting privacy to grieve.
A video from a YouTuber shows a Tesla Cybertruck experiencing a steering fault within the first mile of ownership, prompting warning screens and alarms. The steer-by-wire system threw the truck into a restricted limp mode, raising concerns about the new technology's reliability. Despite some positive experiences, the incident highlights potential issues with the system in a high-performance vehicle like the Cybertruck.
A Tesla owner conducted a quick heat test comparing the temperature of a Cybertruck's stainless steel panels with painted Teslas parked nearby, finding that the Cybertruck registered a temperature of 106.1 F, similar to a white-painted Tesla, and cooler than the black and midnight silver metallic Teslas. The results suggest that the Cybertruck's steel body may not get dangerously hot under the sun, boding well for the all-electric pickup truck's exposure to outdoor elements.
Elon Musk addressed concerns about a Cybertruck panel gap highlighted by YouTuber Marques Brownlee, attributing the issue to a loosened door striker that could be quickly fixed at a service center. This comes after Brownlee called the gap the "worst I've ever seen in a production vehicle" and applied a temporary fix using gaffers tape. The Cybertruck's panel alignment issues have been a point of discussion since before its release, with Musk acknowledging the design's requirement for extreme accuracy in measurements.
During an off-road excursion in Moab, a Tesla Cybertruck was filmed crossing a creek before experiencing a loud grinding noise, with the lower lights and windshield wiper turning on. While some attributed the issue to a disconnected wheel liner, others questioned if it was a malfunction, pointing to the sudden activation of the lights and wiper. Despite differing opinions, the incident added to the Cybertruck's history of off-road performance issues, sparking debate among Tesla fans and Cybertruck owners.
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A Tesla Cybertruck was rear-ended by a Dodge Ram, resulting in a bent rear bumper and a noticeable imprint on the tailgate. The Cybertruck owner alleged that the crash was caused by the Ram driver using a phone while driving. While the Cybertruck appeared relatively unscathed, concerns about potential internal damage and repair costs were raised, with comparisons to a costly repair job for a Rivian R1T. Reactions to the incident varied, with some praising the Cybertruck's handling of the collision and others expressing concerns about repair expenses and production ramp-up.
Lady Gaga was seen in a casual outfit while making a coffee run in her $120,000 Tesla Cybertruck, sporting cuffed jeans, a white T-shirt, and platform sneakers. The singer, who will star in the upcoming Joker sequel, teased new music on Instagram. The Cybertruck, which has faced some criticism, has already sold over 200,000 units, with a waitlist of over two million.