Original from Tesla YT channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-4yOx1CnXE
Within less then a year Tesla was pushing hard into that technology and invested many 100s of millions into it.
We don't of course know if Tesla did that because of his suggestions but they did 'the right thing'.
He also just bought a Rivian so he clearly is happy for all well engineered products.
People who don't know should check out the rest of the channel.
Originally he wasn't impressed because he found flaws. But Tesla fixed the flaws. And he changed his mind. That alone should sell you.
He is also a consultant, but a grumpy old one. That's entertaining in its own way, he goes into fun rants. Try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g63SJwFdGTQ
Mach-E Motor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3qWBmz-j2k
VW ID.4 Battery Tray - 53% Weight Reduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjJUpqo1YDM
Tesla Plaid Thermal System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4d2frvhcyY
Good engineering is good engineering. I'm not a hardware guy at all and this tickles my brain, the clarity of thought, the way they approach stuff.
Sure is. There's only what, 13 or so in the world at that size? And Tesla bought most of them.
Volvo has one on order, but Tesla still jas even larger ones on order for the Cybertruck
tri-motor can probably haul a 53 foot trailer right?
edit: from a brief googling, appears max tow capacity of tri-motor is approx 14,000 lbs, competitive with a F-350 dually; dry weight of 53 foot trailer happens to be around the same, sounds heavy to me but what do I know
Still, could be good for ~20 footers, nothing to sneeze at
Tesla CyberTowTruck.
The Cybertruck will use it for the back-end but the structure will be in the exo-skelloton.
Cybertruck is already quite full of new tech. The Cell-To-Pack structural pack will still be very new. Exo-skelleton and stainless steal is totally unique (Delorian was just stainless panels). Cybertruck will have the upgraded package for 'self driving' meaning new cameras, new chips and so on. It will also have the famous security windows.
What we are not yet sure about is if it will include a higher Voltage for the internal electronics putting power and data on the same cable across the car. Tesla has been wanting to do that for quite a while.
Moving from 12v to 24 or even 48v makes a lot of sense. Not sure what you mean by power and data on the same lines, sounds like a horrible plan.
Interior unibody was just always assumed because in cars (unlike planes) nobody ever did exo.
And its not a marketing features as it has a number of real advantages. Part reduction being one and smaller easier bodyshop. Not needing any paint anymore (a modern Painshop cost 500M).
> Not sure what you mean by power and data on the same lines, sounds like a horrible plan.
Well we have this things called Ethernet and PoE. Works pretty well for me.
> Well we have this things called Ethernet and PoE. Works pretty well for me
maybe I’m just being nit picky, but Poe isn’t power over the same data lines, it a separate set of wires in the same insulation jacket carrying power. I don’t see Tesla switching away from CAN to flex ray or something custom.
For this reason, I think anyone who legitimately cares should be quite skeptical of any opinions he has about Tesla and EVs at large.
It was only at that point 1-2 years after he started making Tesla content that he bought shares.
He is not delusional enough to think that he himself moves the stock price. If he thought Tesla was falling behind or stopped improving he would simply sell the stock (at lots of profit) and tell people that Tesla is going in the wrong direction.
If you have a weak stomach, don't watch while eating breakfast, you're likely to lose it.