Tesla Cybertruck Becomes Instant 'Tourist Magnet' After Breaking Down On Side Of The Road (www.ibtimes.co.uk)
from rosschie@lemdro.id to technology@beehaw.org on 13 Nov 09:27
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A $82,000 Tesla Cybertruck broke down in Seattle and became an internet sensation, but the abandoned EV was towed away.

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RootBeerGuy@discuss.tchncs.de on 13 Nov 09:51 next collapse

Tourists: <img alt="" src="https://y.yarn.co/bf16226d-7759-4cd5-9267-feca2e951a64_text.gif">

Nougat@fedia.io on 13 Nov 12:49 next collapse

Didn't other Tesla models have catastrophic exploding suspension problems? Glad to see they fixed that.

Vodulas@beehaw.org on 14 Nov 04:43 collapse

I think the model Y did as well.

DdCno1@beehaw.org on 14 Nov 16:43 collapse

The Model X is notorious for this. I know a doctor who just had to fix his Model X’s suspension for “thousands” (his words). He also complained that you can never ever reach anyone at Tesla, that parts are impossible to get and that you have to expect repair appointments to be pushed back at least a few times, often mere days beforehand.

At least the batteries seem to last forever, even on his very early Model S, even after hundreds of thousands of kilometers. There’s barely any degradation. Then again, this mirrors other EVs, even much cheaper ones without active cooling. EV battery packs usually outlast the cars they are in, which is why there’s a thriving market of second-hand batteries that are used for all sorts of applications, from converting normal cars into EVs to storing solar power at night.

Vodulas@beehaw.org on 14 Nov 16:59 collapse

We had a Tesla (Model S we bought used for cheap) before Elon went off the rails, and can confirm every bit of that info. Service was a nightmare. My partner had to tell the technician about an active seatbelt recall at one point. We once got an overdue parking ticket in the mail because the shop would just park on the street and not pay. Honestly other than that, the car was fantastic, but little did we know we just won the Tesla lottery and did not get a car with massive problems. After Elon started Elonning, my partner got sideswiped and that totaled the car. Miss the car, but do not miss explaining that we did not agree with anything Elon was doing or saying.

DdCno1@beehaw.org on 14 Nov 17:06 collapse

After Elon started Elonning

I’ll steal that one. You can have “the Xührer” in return.

Zier@fedia.io on 13 Nov 13:11 next collapse

That article was funny!

flora_explora@beehaw.org on 13 Nov 14:11 collapse

I had a good laugh at “CyberStuck” and “hunk of junk”

Zier@fedia.io on 13 Nov 21:46 collapse

I love that they were leaving flowers.

storksforlegs@beehaw.org on 14 Nov 12:09 next collapse

wait, the article said it stopped working because “child damaged it” …what! How? And how crummily designed is this thing that a child could wreck it

DdCno1@beehaw.org on 14 Nov 18:36 collapse

This paragraph is the most ChatGPT of paragraphs:

As Tesla continues to refine its products, it’s crucial to address these concerns and ensure the reliability of its vehicles. The abandoned Cybertruck incident serves as a reminder that even the most innovative technologies can encounter setbacks, emphasising the importance of rigorous testing and quality assurance.