Tesla Cybertruck uses side mirrors for testing, four-wheel steering

2021-11-12 03:42:44 By : Ms. Anna Zhang

It’s hard to believe that it has been almost two years since the launch of the Tesla Cybertruck. Elon Musk took the sled to the stainless steel body of the stealth fighter prototype and slammed the window with a metal ball. Some people think it will be released in 2021, and then there will be news postponed to 2022. Well, time passed quickly, and there is no hope that Cybertruck will roam the streets anytime soon. To be fair, Tesla must deliver on its promises by December 31, 2022.

However, fans still believe that Cybertruck's "delay" is just a delay. At the same time, other electric truck manufacturers have accelerated the development of their electric trucks and have waved goodbye to wedge trucks. Tesla will still charge you a full deposit of $100 for the purchase of an ordinary Cybertruck, but the Cybertruck configurator that was once online is now offline and has been replaced by a notice saying, “You will be able to produce near 2022 The configuration will be completed in time.” Maybe Tesla can’t reach the advertised Cybertruck price, maybe it’s a retrofit option, or... who knows?

Leaving aside these basic questions about the future of Cybertruck, a brief shot of Tesla’s Cybertruck testing in the allegedly unconfirmed California has recently surfaced, triggering a discussion on the Cybertruck Owners’ Club Forum. discuss. This short video shows the prototype Cybertruck taking a sharp left turn on the barren tarmac and then quickly stopping.

Although the lens is blurry, we can see that this Cybertruck prototype has side mirrors. Musk and his team want Cybertruck to have a side camera instead of a traditional side-view mirror, but this may have some complications. In a tweet, Musk talked about the problem of mirrors: "They are required by law, but they are designed to be easy for car owners to remove." The current idea is that Cybertruck will be equipped with a set of side cameras so that car owners can Give up the rearview mirror.

The camera also shows Cybertruck testing four-wheel steering for sharp turns, suggesting that Cybertruck will indeed get this feature. GMC Hummer EV and Chevrolet Silverado EV also have four-wheel steering.

It is difficult to say whether this is the same as the prototype originally disclosed two years ago. There is not much change in the overall design-it is Cybertruck throughout-although some people in the forum post think that the size looks slightly different, the bumper and grille area is not that thick, and the surface area is less, And the windshield is longer. The prototype also appears to be running a different set of wheels and tires, which may even be staggered (the rear is larger than the front). It also has windshield wipers. However, these shots may be teasing us.

As of now, there are more questions than answers about Tesla's Cyber ​​truck. One thing is certain: the fan’s favorite machine will not go wrong in the future, and we very much hope that it will not disappoint.

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