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Tesla Engineer Says Enabling Cybertruck Owners To Use Power Outlets Onboard When AC Charging Will Be Difficult: Here's Why (Corrected)
Monday, August 26, 2024 - 2:27am | 698Editor’s Note: The story erroneously said previously that the power outlets did not work while supercharging instead of AC charging. It has been corrected. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) engineer Wes Morrill took to X on Sunday to explain to Cybertruck owners why they can't use the power outlets in...
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Tesla Cybertruck's Lead Engineer Wes Morrill Shares Top All-Season Tire Picks, Including Snow
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 6:47am | 616Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill on Sunday gave his recommendations for tires on Tesla Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) stainless steel truck. What Happened: The all-season tires, Morrill said, are “unsurprisingly” more efficient than all-terrain tires. “These are a custom...
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Tesla Engineer Clears The Air On Only Foundation Series Cybertruck Being Available For Order, Says It Is Aimed At Simplifying Ordering Process 'Based On What We Are Producing Today'
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 2:44am | 567Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) engineer Wes Morrill said on Tuesday that the company revamped the Cybertruck order page to offer the foundation series version of the vehicle in a bid to simplify the ordering process. What Happened: “Our continued goal is to make it extremely easy to order, it was...
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Tesla Attempts Trial To Increase Maximum Charging Rate Of Cybertrucks On Supercharger Network
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 4:45am | 650Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) engineer Wes Morrill on Monday said that the company is running a trial where it is trying to increase the charging speed of Cybertrucks on certain superchargers. What Happened: Tesla superchargers have a maximum charging rate of 250 kW. However, Tesla is now running a...
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Senior Tesla Executive Reveals Cybertruck Range Extender Will Not Be Removable To Avoid Safety Risks
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 8:36am | 578Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill on Saturday said that the range extender offered by Tesla Inc. for the stainless steel truck will not be removable by vehicle owners but structurally mounted owing to safety concerns. What Happened: “…any range extender offered by Tesla will be...
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Tesla Gets Green Light From Canadian Government To Deploy Steer-By-Wire System, Clearing Path For Cybertruck Sales (CORRECTED)
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 2:53pm | 462Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct a misspelling of the word “steer.” EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has crossed an important milestone on the way to rolling out its stainless steel Cybertruck in the neighboring country of Canada. What Happened: Canada...
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Tesla Confirms It Aims To Start Selling Cybertruck In Canada This Year: Pre-Orders Open For $150 (Updated)
Monday, July 22, 2024 - 2:04am | 563Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of the steer-by-wire system. EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) said on Saturday that it is still aiming to start selling its stainless steel Cybertruck in Canada this year. What Happened: “I shall come,”...
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Tesla Engineer Says Cybertruck Off-Roading Video Was Not AI-Generated After User Calls It 'Sci-Fi:' 'You Can See It Has Mirrors And No Door Handles…'
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 8:36am | 819Tesla Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck Lead Engineer confirmed on Thursday that the recent video posted by the company of its stainless steel electric truck off-roading is not AI-generated. What Happened: “You can see it has mirrors and no door handles as proof it’s not AI-generated...
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Elon Musk's Boring Company Is Making A Tunnel At Giga Texas For Transporting Cybertrucks
Monday, June 10, 2024 - 4:10am | 605Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has roped in his tunneling company called ‘The Boring Company‘ to make an underground passage at its gigafactory in Texas for transporting its Cybertrucks from the production line to the factory’s outbound lot. What Happened: “Prufrock-...
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'Do Not Put Your Finger In...': YouTuber Experiments With Tesla Cybertruck Frunk Sensing Capabilities
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 2:37am | 534Days after Tesla Inc. released a software update to make its Cybertruck frunk safer, a YouTuber tested it, only to have his finger painfully trapped. What Happened: Earlier this week, Tesla rolled out a new software update for its Cybertrucks. The update was aimed at improving the frunk’s...
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'No Real Use Case:' Cybertruck's Lead Engineer Asks What GM's 'CrabWalk' Feature Is Good For After Revealing Tesla 'Played' With Idea
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 8:30am | 846Tesla’s lead Cybertruck engineer took to social media to question the practicality of General Motors‘ new “CrabWalk” feature showcased on the upcoming GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1. What Happened: On Tuesday, GM posted a video demonstrating the...
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Cybertruck Lead Engineer Fires Back After User Pokes Fun At Tesla's Advice Against Auto Wash: 'Manual Doesn't Suggest You Shoot It Either'
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 7:20am | 523The Tesla enthusiast community on social media, particularly on X, is divided over whether the Cybertruck can withstand an automatic car wash. While some users point out that Tesla advises against automatic car washes, others note the presence of a car wash mode, suggesting it...
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Cybertruck Lead Engineer Hints Tesla Is Coming Up With More Trailer-Friendly Supercharger Stalls Soon
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 12:12am | 466Tesla executive Wes Morrill on Thursday said that the EV giant’s supercharger team is on the lookout for opportunities to install pull-through superchargers for the ease of customers who tow with their Tesla vehicles. What Happened: “Supercharger team is always looking for opportunities...
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Tesla Engineer Clears The Air On Rusting Cybertrucks, Gives Cleaning Tips On How To Deal With 'Surface Contamination'
Monday, February 19, 2024 - 3:23am | 696Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill on Friday took to X to clarify media reports of rust on Tesla’s stainless steel vehicle while also recommending ways of maintaining the vehicle with its unusual exterior. What Happened: Wes in a post on X clarified that the rust on the Cybertruck is only...
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Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer Responds To Quarter-Mile Porsche Towing Controversy: 'Trailer Tires Were Only Rated To 80mph'
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 8:53am | 597At the Cybertruck delivery event in late November, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) showcased its stainless steel electric truck towing a Porsche 911 while also winning a drag race against a Porsche 911. However, controversy arose when it was revealed that the Cybertruck covered only an eighth-mile, not a...