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Tesla Cybertruck Details Leaked and Unveiling Soon · Elon Musk Podcast

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  Hi everybody and welcome back to the Elon Musk Podcast.
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  This is a podcast where we discuss the important crossroads
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  that shape SpaceX, Tesla X, Boring Company, and Neuralink.
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  I'm your host, Will Walden. In today's episode, we're
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  focusing on a recent development from Tesla, the showcasing of
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  the much anticipated Cyber Truck at select showrooms in
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  California. This move comes just before the
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  truck's delivery event slated Ford later this month.
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  A critical highlight for this week has been the confirmation
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  of the Cyber trucks payload in the towing capabilities, which
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  were revealed through an advertisement near a Tesla
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  showroom. Now the cyber truck now on
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  display at the UTC Mall in San Diego.
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  I've been there, it's beautiful, boasts A payload capacity of up
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  to 2500 lbs and towing capacity of 11,000 lbs.
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  However, it remains unclear which truck configuration these
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  ratings apply to. And alongside these
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  capabilities, the vehicle is noted for its adaptive air
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  suspension catering to both on road and off road conditions and
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  the robust build featuring an ultra hard stainless steel
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  exoskeleton and shatter resistant glass.
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  Now comparing these figures with competitors, the Cyber Truck
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  shows strong competitiveness in the electric truck sector.
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  Ford's F-150 Lightning, for instance, offers up to 10,000
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  lbs of towing capacity and payload capacity of 2235 lbs,
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  while Rivian's R1T stands at a payload capacity of 1746 lbs and
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  a towing capacity of 11,000 lbs. And despite these details, Tesla
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  has yet to release full official specs or pricing for the Cyber
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  Truck, save for a few aspects such as its 800 Volt charging
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  architecture. Unofficial leaks have also
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  suggested the launch of dual and Tri motor configurations, among
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  other features. Now, as the Cybertrucks debut at
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  Tesla's Gigafactory Texas on November 30th approaches, A
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  leaked poster provides a sneak peek at the pickups, towing, and
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  payload capacity. A VIN decoder suggests the
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  existence of two Cybertruck variants, likely indicating
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  different motor powertrains and the way classifications of these
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  variants also raise questions about which version corresponds
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  to the newly disclosed payload and towing specs.
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  And in terms of payload capacity, the Cybertruck's 2500
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  lbs surpass those of the Chevy Silverado 1500, the Ford F-150,
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  and the Ram 1500. However, when compared with
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  heavy duty trucks like the Chevy Silverado HD in the Ford Super
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  Duty, the Cyber Truck carries significantly less for towing
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  capacity. The Cyber Trucks 11,000 LB.
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  Rating falls short of both full size and heavy duty combustion
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  powered trucks and notable comparisons include the Chevy
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  Silverado HD 20,000 lbs. In the Ford Super Duties
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  staggering 30,000 lbs. Now the upcoming delivery event
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  is expected to unveil more details about the Cyber Truck.
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  This long-awaited launch has been marked by numerous delays,
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  speculative pricing and a stream of spy shots and pre production
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  images and recent official details from a Tesla store in
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  San Diego further elaborate on the Cyber Truck confirming a Max
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  payload of 2500 lbs and a towing capacity of 11,000.
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  Notably initially claimed 3500 LB.
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  Payload capacity at the 2019 launch party appears to have
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  been reduced in the production model.
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  Additionally, the display highlights the Cyber Truck
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  shatter resistant glass and its adaptive air suspension system
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  suitable for both on road and off road.
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  The vehicle's ultra hard stainless steel exoskeleton has
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  also been a point of interest, especially following Elon Musk's
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  demonstration involving a machine gun test.
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  Despite these revelations, many details remain undisclosed,
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  including the EPA estimated range, charging rates and times,
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  cargo and passenger volume, acceleration time, and the
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  official curb way. It's essential to consider how
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  it stacks up against the electric competitors in the
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  broader market. The EV sector, particularly in
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  the truck segment, is becoming increasingly crowded, with
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  players like Ford and Rivian already making significant
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  inroads. Tesla's entry with a cyber truck
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  is not just about introducing another EV, but also about
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  setting new standards in terms of performance, utility and tech
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  in the electric truck segment. And the design of Cybertruck
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  also deserves a little bit of special attention.
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  It's futuristic angular design is significant departure from
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  traditional truck aesthetics. This bold styling has been a
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  topic of much discussion and debate among automotive
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  enthusiasts and potential buyers.
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  And while some praise its unique look, others are skeptical about
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  its appeal to traditional truck buyers.
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  However, Tesla has never shield away from unconventional
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  designs, and the Cyber Truck is yet another example of its
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  willingness to break the mold. Now, another aspect to consider
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  is Cyber truck's impact on Tesla's brand and market
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  positioning. As a company known for its
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  innovation and disruption in the auto industry, Tesla's foray
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  into the highly competitive truck market is a testament to
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  its ambition to broaden its product range and appeal to a
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  more diverse customer base. The truck market, especially in
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  the United States, is significant and a highly
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  lucrative, and Tesla's success with a Cybertruck could further
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  solidify its position as a leading EV truck manufacturer.
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  Now, finally, Cybertruck's launch and the subsequent
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  performance in the market will be closely watched by industry
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  analysts and competitors. It represents not just a new
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  product launch, but a significant moment in the
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  evolution of EV trucks. The truck's reception both in
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  terms of sales and customer feedback will provide valuable
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  insights into the market's readiness for electric trucks
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  and weird looking electric trucks and the further direction
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  of the EV technology. The cyber trucks unveiling has
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  been met with both anticipation and scrutiny.
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  Its payload and towing capabilities position it as a
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  strong contender in the truck market, while its distinctive
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  design and the Tesla's brand innovation reputation add to its
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  allure. And as we wait, more detailed
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  information at the upcoming delivery event.
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  The Cyber Truck continues to generate significant interest in
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  debate, underscoring the potential impact on the EV
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  sector and the truck auto industry at large.
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