Is there a more perfect project to build out of LEGO? Teslas angular Cybertruck shocked the world when it was revealed, completely devoid of any curved lines.Now, you could build your own desk-sized Cybertruck, if this project gets enough votes.The LEGO Cybertruck design was shared on the site LEGO Ideas, where users can submit their own LEGO set concepts and have people vote on them to become official products. The Cybertruck was submitted by user BrickinNick.Concepts go through a period where they collect votes, and when they hit 10,000, theyre reviewed by the company as a potential future product. The Cybertruck project has 592 more days to reach that 10,000-vote mark, and its already surpassed more than half that. Its more than just a cool design BrickinNick has a good reason for wanting to see a LEGO Cybertruck on store shelves.Teslas mission has always been to accelerate the worlds transition to sustainable energy, BrickinNick says. This aligns with the LEGO Groups goal of sustainability and leaving a positive impact on the planet. As of yet, EVs have only been marginally represented in the LEGO set catalog. The striking yet fun design of this LEGO Cybertruck would be an amazing way to get kids and adults alike excited about EVs and all the good they can do for our environment. The project also relies on Tesla granting LEGO a license to produce the brick truck. Whether the LEGO version or the Telsa version comes out first is the real race, since theres more than a year on the clock for LEGO fans to vote on the thing.If you just cant wait for a scale Cybertruck that long, one graphic designer has already released a template for a papercraft version you can print off and fold into a model yourself. Now if youll excuse us, we have to use the office printer for unrelated
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Watch: Tesla Cybertruck rolls into intersection, knocking over traffic sign
New video of the Tesla Cybertruck concept driving around L.A. Saturday night, reportedly with Elon Musk himself at the wheel, shows the prototype has quite a bit of body roll through corners, more than youd expect for a vehicle weighed down by a floor full of batteries. Maybe chalk it up to the suspension design on the demonstration vehicle not being quite finalized?The video, of Musk leaving high-end Japanese restaurant Nobu in the Cybertruck, was posted by celebrity blog TMZ, and ends with the truck clipping a pylon or traffic sign as it rolls through a red light.While many have speculated Musk either didnt hear the clunk of the strike, or didnt care, we figure its much more likely Musk did it on purpose as a faux PR gaffe to draw media attention to the truck, since nothing Musk does ever happens by accident.Whos driving @ElonMusk or the Auto-Pilot?$TSLA pic.twitter.com/xvmyHPG8Ol GuruLeaks (@Guruleaks1) December 8, 2019UPDATE: It’s being reported the truck did not technically run a red light, as there is no traffic signal specifically facing that restaurant exit; and that the sign the truck knocked over is a “Right turns only” warning sign.Later on in the night, the Cybertruck was also seen driving down a California highway.In video from YouTube user Roberto Cruz, the truck cruises down the 405 South, a main public highway. We mention the public highway part because, as a prototype, the vehicle and its manufacturer plates only technically clear its use for testing purposes, and were not quite sure a night out at Nobu and a drive back on the 405 counts, there.The Cybertrucks tires are wider than the body, something also not allowed for new vehicles. Plus it lacks physical rearview mirrors, as you couldve guessed from Musk hitting that pylon.So, a whole bunch of no-nos from the CEO and his wild Blade Runner truck. But, once again, it was likely done to make us journalists take notice, and write a bunch of articles about it. Pretty clever for a guy that breaks the windows of his own truck and knocks over traffic
Origin: Watch: Tesla Cybertruck rolls into intersection, knocking over traffic sign
The best Tesla Cybertruck memes from Twitter and beyond
By now, weve all seen, heard about and most likely laughed about Elon Musks disastrous Telsa Cybertruck launch.And sure, hes already allegedly received over 250,000 deposits for the Homermobile-esque monstrosity, and is already laughing his way to the bank.But the truck is still ridiculous, and the internet agrees.To its credit, though, the Telsa Cybertruck might be the thing the internet was made for. Even more than cat photos and GIFs that reference 90s sitcoms. Ad evidence, weve gathered here a small collection of the best Cybertruck smackdowns from this week, courtesy of your friends, the internet trolls.LEGO Nails It PerfectlyDid LEGO spank Tesla so hard they had to use a safe word? Yes. Will we probably pay $24.99 for this three-brick model of the Cybertruck? Also yes. Guaranteed shatterproof. Pure gold.LISTEN: In this week’s episode, we talk about all the electrifying news coming out of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show with Postmedia Driving senior writer David Booth, including Ford’s bold Mustang Mach-e SUV. And, of course, we get Booth’s take on Tesla’s Cybertruck. Plugged In is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.Is the player not working? Click here.Read the CommentsIm not always one to read the comments, but in this case, yes: Read the comments. For example, this Instagram post by car builders EastWoodCo was good enough as it is, but the replies from readers deliver, too. View this post on Instagram Every time 🤦♂️ A post shared by Eastwood Company (@eastwoodco) on Nov 22, 2019 at 12:51pm PSTMy favourite comment was from franktech_automotive, who wrote: Had 6 months to work on final assignment. Waits until 12am the last night to hand it in at 8.Safelite AutoGlass with an Alley-OopSocial media marketing managers wait their entire lives for weeks like this, and lets be honest, the team at Safelite AutoGlass nailed this one. Their seven-tweet onslaught is best highlighted by this gem.Pullin up to Safelite like (3/7) pic.twitter.com/oHRt6iFjAq Safelite AutoGlass® (@safelite) November 22, 2019And it ends with “Best.Day.Ever.”Letting Yourself GoSci-Tech Universe took a bit of time out from sharing interesting space facts and clever sci-fi memes to take a little chirp at Musk as well, pointing out the decline in aesthetic standards that Tesla has suffered through its short but controversial history.@elonmusk pic.twitter.com/Oen7NlfBWP Sci-TechUniverse.com (@scitechuniverse) November 23, 2019Lets be honest though, weve all felt a little like the fifth panel from time to time.And Of Course Reddit Chimed InAjalleee on reddit hit the jackpot and earned themselves some car-knowledge credit with this doozy. Tesla Cybertruck from memes Stainless steel like a DeLorean? Check. Weird slanted back like a Honda Ridgeline? Check. Joke about what happens when two obscure and controversial cars love each other very much? Hey-o!Recalling a ClassicWe couldnt find the source of this one, but its been around a few times now, simple and straightforward in its referencing the classic Windows program, MS Paint.The Wexit EditionChad Whitehead on Facebook shared this beauty, and I like it for its Canadian flavour. I mean, sure, a Cybertruck on stilts would likely be upside-down before you can say Blade Runner or Ew, gross! but you do know that some Albertan will put a lift kit on one within minutes of its on-sale date. Or attempt to, at least.Right on the FridgeThere are literally hundreds of variations of this concept, including this one, and they all make us laugh.At the end of the day, its not often you see a prototype that looks not only like something the parent of a toddler taped to a refrigerator, but also like the refrigerator, too.Just found in Elon Musks childhood scrapbook #cybertruck pic.twitter.com/NYmbGXfRPw Greg Bohn (@gregbohn) November 22, 2019Greg Bohn seems to have been first to get his edition live, though.Are the Dubai Police Being Cheeky?When the Dubai police force tweeted the Tesla Cybertruck would join its fleet of insanely obscure and expensive cars in 2020, most people thought,Well, of course it will. But heres the kicker: the Cybertruck wont actually be built until 2021.شرطة دبي 2020 Dubai Police #CyberTruck pic.twitter.com/V9rMPLgjS4 Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) November 26, 2019Is this a classic subtle troll, or do the Dubai police have superhuman powers when it comes to the early acquisition of vapourware? We may never truly know.The Final WordDoes Elon Musk know his Cybertruck is being heckled, sniped at and ridiculed from backside to breakfast time? Yes. Does he care? No.250k Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 27, 2019The final word in this thread will go to this tweet from the Telsa boss referencing the number of $100 (thankfully refundable) pre-order deposits he has received so far:Nuff
Origin: The best Tesla Cybertruck memes from Twitter and beyond
Tesla’s Cybertruck nets 200,000 deposits, says Musk
Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said deposits taken on its Cybertruck have climbed to 200,000 even after two windows unexpectedly shattered in Thursdays big reveal.The electric-car maker has a history of unveiling future products to throngs of excited customers, taking deposits, and then delivering years later.Two years ago, Tesla showed off a Semi truck and a next-generation Roadster sports car, but neither vehicle is in production yet. This spring, Musk unveiled the Model Y crossover; that vehicle is slated to begin production next summer.The orders, an increase from a 146,000 figure that Musk announced in a Tweet on Saturday, underscores the hard-to-resist nature of announcing deposits, even when they are fully refundable and may never be converted into actual sales.Teslas reservation list has long been a source of intrigue for investors, analysts, journalists, fans and skeptics of the company, as its often used as a proxy for demand. Musks tweet breaks with the recent practice at Tesla, which has stopped giving reservation figures on its quarterly earnings calls, saying the metric wasnt relevant.We dont want to comment on the granularity of deposits again, people just read too much into those, Musk said on Teslas first-quarter earnings call in April, when asked about the Model Y.200k Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 25, 2019Teslas website allows customers to order the truck for a fully refundable US$100, and says they can complete their configuration as production nears in late 2021. Musk said in a tweet Saturday that 42 per cent had ordered the dual-motor option, which starts at US$49,900, while 41 per cent have ordered the US$69,900 triple-motor option, production of which is expected to begin in late 2022. Just 17 per cent ordered the single-motor version, which begins at US$39,900.The US$100 deposit for the Cybertruck is far cheaper than the US$1,000 that was required to reserve a Model 3 sedan.146k Cybertruck orders so far, with 42% choosing dual, 41% tri 17% single motor Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 23, 2019Tesla never released an order or reservation figure for the Model Y. The company had US$665 million in customer deposits as of Sept. 30, according to a regulatory filing.In a demonstration of the truck’s toughness, long-time Tesla lead designer Franz von Holzhausen whacked the Cybertrucks stainless steel door with a mallet, showing that it couldnt be dented. But when he threw a metallic ball at the driver side front window, it shattered.‘Too Hard’The crowd gasped. Oh my fing god, said Musk. Maybe that was a little too hard.So von Holzhausen tried a second, softer throw this time targeting the trucks rear window only to see that shatter as well.Franz throws steel ball at Cybertruck window right before launch. Guess we have some improvements to make before production haha. pic.twitter.com/eB0o4tlPoz Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 23, 2019It wasnt immediately clear who supplied the glass or if Tesla made what it called Armor Glass completely in-house. Tesla entered the glass technology business back in 2016, and has an internal group known as Tesla Glass.Musk said his team threw the same steel ball at the window several times before the event and didnt even scratch the glass. Late Friday, he tweeted out a short video of von Holzhausen that has been viewed more than 6 million times.LISTEN: What do car dealers think about electric vehicles? Are they keen to have them in their showrooms? We talk to Vancouver GM dealer Blair Upton about this and much more during this week’s episode of Plugged In. Plugged In is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.Is the player not working? Click
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News Roundup: Tesla Cybertruck and Ford Mustang Mach-E vie for biggest EV reveal of the year
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the biggest breaking stories on Driving.ca from this past week. Get caught up and ready to get on with the weekend, because it’s hard keeping pace in a digital traffic jam.Here’s what you missed while you were away:Tesla reveals Cybertruck, breaks two windows in the processThe Cybertruck is here and it’s getting ALL the media attention. Price starts US$39,900, there are three range options (250 miles+, 300+ and 500+), and it’ll supposedly sprint to 96 km/h in just 2.9 seconds. But that’s not what people are talking about. Why? Because, well, just look at it! The polarizing design of the Cybertruck was actually eclipsed when a member of the reveal team, in an attempt to demonstrate the shatterproof-ness of the windows, accidentally shattered the two left-side windows with an iron ball. “Room for improvement,” said Elon. The Mach-E stole the LA Auto Show before the show had even started Ford Mustang Mach-E Nadine Filion In other major EV news this week, Ford pulled the sheets off its Mustang Mach-E SUV. David Booth rounded up the most important facts about the controversial “Mustang.” Did you know that it was originally supposed to be called just “Mach-e”? True story. But when designers wanted to spring on a new battery-powered platform, those with their fingers on the purse strings said they’d release the funds only if the Mustang label was involved. Find out what other secrets the new E-SUV holds right here. The Internet’s best reactions to the Mach-E arrival Ford Mustang Mach-E Nadine Filion As it is wont to do, the Internet voiced some strong opinions about the Ford Mach-E. One of the most controversial parts is right there in the name—and according to Driving.ca’s own poll, a full 72 per cent of readers believe that, now having seen it, the Mach-E is not worthy of the Mustang name. The public wasn’t the only source of concern over the name, either: Ford admitted at the launch that plenty of former Mustang designers refused to work on the project. One Twitter user got in on the joke by Photoshopping an image of the Carrol Shelby standing next to a black-and-white Mach-E. Ha! Not likely…The RAV4 Prime arrives with a whopping 302 horsepowerThe 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid has arrived with the winning combo of more power and better fuel economy. The first plug-in-hybrid version of the popular Yota SUV will get 60 km of pure electric motoring per charge of its 17.8-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, and enough power combined with the 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle four to push it to 96 km/h in 5.8 seconds. Based on the 62,000 RAV4 units Toyota expects to sell to Canadians this year, the electrified 2021 RAV4 should absolutely crush sales when it’s released in the summer of 2020. ALG report names best car brands for resale valueWe’ve all heard the maxim about new cars losing a bunch of their value the moment they’re driven off the dealership lot, but it’s also true that the exact amount of money lost varies depending on the brand of car. The annual ALG Residual Awards is designed to recognize those carmakers whose products tend to guard their value better than the competition. At the top of the mainstream list is Honda, which stole the title from Subaru, which had held it the last four years. Land Rover took top mention for premium brands, followed by Audi, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. Find out if/where your vehicle landed on the
Origin: News Roundup: Tesla Cybertruck and Ford Mustang Mach-E vie for biggest EV reveal of the year
A ‘smashing’ success? All the best reactions to Tesla’s provocative Cybertruck
It was a strange and yet somehow familiar scene.Awkward Elon standing in front of his followers, random bros shouting out during the pauses, a child’s geometry project on wheels in the spotlight. And then the windows broke—The unveiling of the Tesla Cybertruck might have been the oddest Tesla reveal event yet. Fitting, perhaps, because it’s definitely the brand’s oddest-looking vehicle. The best/worst moment in the evening happened when lead designer Franz von Holzhausen, warm from just having sledgehammered the doors to show off their strength, lobbed a metal ball at the driver-side window. Unlike the door, which didn’t bear so much as a scratch, the window broke. Oh my fing god, laughed Elon. Then Franz busted the back window the same way. (You can watch that awesome lowlight at the 31:38 mark in the full reveal video.)But even with the window demo fail and the fact the brand managed to over-deliver on its range and price promises, it was the truck’s mold-shattering appearance that garnered the best reactions. By the time the Tesla team had vacuumed the bits of broken glass out of the seats, Twitter had already curated its own hilarious list of things people were comparing the truck to. Elon unveiling the Tesla Cybertruck. pic.twitter.com/TxNGYDyGzP Adam Selby (@adamselby) November 22, 2019I’m telling my kids this was the Tesla cybertruck #teslatruck #tesla #Cybertruck pic.twitter.com/492Fd97rYM Joseph Bue (@joseph_bue1) November 22, 2019#teslatruckTruck designer:So, how do you want your truck?Elon Musk: pic.twitter.com/azWwq9RSCQ NIDHAL SELMI نضال السالمي (@imleslahdin) November 22, 2019The most popular and obvious reference by far comes courtesy of The Simpsons. #Cybertruck pic.twitter.com/ctLhVgk0rL Warren Christmas (@Ben_Lombardo_) November 22, 2019It wasn’t all laughs and gasps, though. Wall Street’s response to the truck and the event that launched it was a little more sombre. Tesla’s stock dipped six per cent immediately following the event, with analysts pointing to the truck’s “really weird” look. In the brand’s defence, Tesla teased the Cybertruck’s avant-garde form plenty beforehand, with references to Blade Runner and an image of 007’s “Wet Nellie” Lotus Esprit S1. Now, with the E-pickup in plain sight, the public is comparing it to other vehicles from the past. The new #Tesla #Cybertruck looks like the 1970s Dome Zero, with these old Saturn doors that didnt dent. pic.twitter.com/cxJ1t0BFXo Kevin Cleroux (@Kevin8se7en) November 22, 2019my take is I think it looks great, like a fat Gandini wedge, but Im worried for pedestrians and that it is enormous and maybe deeply anti-social? #TeslaPickupTruck pic.twitter.com/1ji7HgMVnc Matt Bubbers (@mattbubbers) November 22, 2019Think it’s a coincidence that #DeLorean was also trending last night?This is what happens when the #DeLorean from Back To The Future, has a baby with the Tumbler from Batman Begins. pic.twitter.com/5LB7r9Fh2y Shaun Stackhouse (@ShaunStackhouse) November 22, 2019Ultimately, Tesla designed this thing to be different, so don’t expect the commentary and memes to stop here. Tesla #Cybertruck design briefing:ELON:I want you to make an electric truck!DESIGNER:Yes boss. What specs does it need?ELON:It must be faster than all other trucks on the market.DESIGNER:Roger that. What is the budget boss?ELON:8 polygons. pic.twitter.com/C0Xrn8Tpqt ZUBY: (teamzuby.com sale) (@ZubyMusic) November 22,
Origin: A ‘smashing’ success? All the best reactions to Tesla’s provocative Cybertruck
Tesla unveils otherworldly Cybertruck, starting at US$39,900
The Tesla Cybertruck has arrived and it is, as promised, very, uh, different than the other pickups currently on the market. The brand’s mildly enigmatic CEO Elon Musk introduced the highly enigmatic battery-powered truck at an event in Los Angeles on Thursday evening streamed live online. He was accompanied on-stage by a merry band of softcore Mad-Max-types dressed all in black, on hand to demonstrate (rather ineffectively at times) the truck’s toughness. The biggest news is the sheer audacity of this thing’s design, which, in fairness, Tesla did warn us about, in the form of nods to Blade Runner and a certain underwater James Bond car and straight disclaimers it would alienate many. Still, it — it looks like a six-year-old’s interpretation of a future truck. We honestly thought it was a joke when it first drove on stage. Also: pedestrian safety regulations are still a thing, right?The Cybertruck measures in at smaller than a Ford F-150; comes standard with adaptive air suspension; and allegedly starts at US$39,900 before any EV rebates. It will be available in three range options, measured here in miles: 250+, 300+ or 500+. The electric engine will ship the new-age pickup from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in a blistering 2.9 seconds in top trim, and provide enough torque to tow 14,000 lbs. This was showcased in a video of the Cybertruck literally running away with an F-150 in a tug-of-war. “You want a truck that’s really tough, not fake tough?” quipped Musk. A sledgehammer-wielding assistant showcased the toughness of the truck’s stainless steel alloy (the same material used on Tesla’s Starship rocket) by whacking away at a regular truck door, followed by the Cybertruck’s. They also shot the vehicles with a 9mm pistol. You can guess the results. But when it came time to demonstrate the durability of the transparent metal glass, the thrown object that was meant to bounce off the passenger window ended up shattering it. And the rear door window, too. Musk soldiered on through the reveal with the two shattered windows. In related truck news, GM vied for its piece of the electric pickup truck buzz on Tesla’s big day by revealing its e-truck release-date just hours before Elon went live. GM’s electric pickup will be on sale sometime in late 2021, roughly the same time Tesla estimates its truck will make its first deliveries. However, you can make a US$100 deposit on Tesla’s Cybertruck right now at Tesla.com.LISTEN: What do car dealers think about electric vehicles? Are they keen to have them in their showrooms? We talk to Vancouver GM dealer Blair Upton about this and much more during this week’s episode of Plugged In. Plugged In is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.Is the player not working? Click
Origin: Tesla unveils otherworldly Cybertruck, starting at US$39,900
Tesla Cybertruck revealed
Tesla Cybertruck revealed The Cybertruck has a range of more than 500 miles on a charge Tesla has launched the Cybertruck – a pure-electric pick-up with sportswear performance and a range of more than 500 miles on a charge. Set to rival Rivian’s R1T, the Cybertruck has been in the pipeline for a while, and takes a significantly different design direction to the current Model S, X, and 3, as well as the forthcoming Model Y and Roadster. The Cybertruck will come in three variants initially. There will be a single motor, rear-wheel drive version, a dual-motor all-wheel drive model, and a tri-motor all-wheel drive option. A 0-60mph time of 2.9 seconds is quoted. Seating for up to six adults is available in the cab, and the Cybertruck will tow more than six tonnes. Along with the large bed load space, there is the usual front load area found in Tesla models, and some other EVs. Charging is possible across the Tesla Supercharger network, including the soon to be rolled out V3 ultra-rapid set-up. Although UK specifications have not been announced, it is expected that the Cybertruck will be launched with a CCS inlet. Ranges are quoted on the US EPA test cycle, which tends to be tougher than the WLTP-derived figures used in the UK and Europe. As such, range figures may increase slightly when specifications are revealed for the EU market. The single-motor model has a range of 250+ miles and 0-60mph time of less than 6.5 seconds. As the entry level model, it’s towing capacity is a little less than 3.5 tonnes. The dual-motor model sees that capacity increase to 4.5 tonnes, and a range quoted of more than 300 miles on a charge. The acceleration time drops to a sub-4.5 second 0-60mph time. Top of the range tri-motor model has the 500+ mile quoted above, plus the headline sprint time and towing figures. Full self-driving technology is being sold as a pack, though this will depend on what regulations have come into force in each market once the Cybertruck arrives. The design has been influenced at least in part by the 1970’s Lotus Esprit. Fully-refundable deposits of £100 are being taken now, with configurations able to be fixed as production starts late in 2021. Tri-motor models are expected to enter production a year later. No pricing information is available for any market, and all above figures are quoted to US specifications. The main reason for the Cybertruck is that the US market is dominated by large pick-up models. The Tesla will be challenged by both the Rivian, and a pure-electric version of Ford’s best-selling F150. The former will come to the UK, though there has been no announcement yet as to whether the Ford will arrive – currently the largest pick-up Ford sells in the UK is the smaller Ranger. Pricing in the US will start at just under $40,000. By comparison, the Model 3 also starts at less than $40,000, and in the UK sees the figure of £39,490 translate 1:1 from the US dollar cost. Whether that would remain the same for the Cybertruck is complicated slightly by the fact that pick-ups are classed as commercial vehicles in the UK, and subject to different tax and government grants – but expect similar prices for the entry level model when launched. By extension, we can expect the dual-motor Cybertruck to cost from around £47,000.
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