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Old 05-16-24, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Oh I'm pretty sure it's more than one poster, but they're entitled to their opinions. I think pigs will fly out of my ears before owners of companies/construction/contractos choose CTs for "trucks".
You may see that in situations where the person is trying to get attention and using the CT for branding...

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and you know that was its designed purpose how? obviously it was designed to be unique, but technically it goes WAY beyond looks. 48v system ENTIRELY. one turn lock to lock on steering with variable steer by wire+ rear steer making driving easier and especially backing up a trailer. stainless steel exterior for strength, cost savings (no paint), uniqueness.
Its pretty obvious...

Lots of vehicles now have a complete 48V system, Lexus debuted that steering system in the RZ, as for backing up a trailer, it can't pull one.

Cost savings for paint, as was said before most of them are being wrapped for $7k out of the owners pocket. No cost savings there,

note, that was steve who did that, not me, but yes, i dared to mention cybetruck vs. ice trucks at one point... won't trigger people again with that.
No, it was you lol
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Lots of vehicles now have a complete 48V system,
name one. could be wrong but i believe they have 48v systems in addition to 12v systems.

No, it was you lol
no, i did not compare the ct to the top of the line ram 1500 - that was you with that tacky interior picture and other comparison info. i did write: "what other trucks have 4 wheel steering, a motorized tonneau cover, air suspension all around, best in class audio system, and more?"

but comparisons with trucks are all over this thread and in that stupid tfl video referenced before the 1500 mention, the ct was compared to the raptor.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna


no ice trucks have the turning radius of a CT.
2007-2017 V8 Tundra regular cab has a tighter turning radius than the Tesla truck. The V8 extended cab turning radius is half foot larger than Tesla truck.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i did write: "what other trucks have 4 wheel steering, a motorized tonneau cover, air suspension all around, best in class audio system, and more?"
I believe the new GMC Sierra can be configured with 4 wheel steer and air suspension. Not sure about its audio system.

I had an electric bed cover on my 2008 Tundra.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
name one. could be wrong but i believe they have 48v systems in addition to 12v systems.
Mercedes and BMW, basically all models.

[qno, i did not compare the ct to the top of the line ram 1500 - that was you with that tacky interior picture and other comparison info. i did write: "what other trucks have 4 wheel steering, a motorized tonneau cover, air suspension all around, best in class audio system, and more?"[/quote]

You posted the interior picture! Not me lol. Good lord. You asked "what other trucks offer all of this" and I told you.

And again, you think its tacky...it won a Ward's 10 best interior award 5 days ago...so lots of other people don't. You know what didn't win any interior design awards? The Cybertruck.
Old 05-17-24, 09:21 AM
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All kinds of videos of the Cyber Truck showing up on X.

Saw a man whacking a pick ax at the door of a CT.

Max cringe, lots of dings and looks expensive to fix.

Why would someone do that!
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Mercedes and BMW, basically all models.
no, i believe they have both 48v and 12v.

You posted the interior picture! Not me lol.
true, but in response to you writing that it had "an incredible interior". and i couldn't care less about ward's awards. people are still allowed to have opinions. i know you like to use crowd shaming, but won't work.

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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
2007-2017 V8 Tundra regular cab has a tighter turning radius than the Tesla truck. The V8 extended cab turning radius is half foot larger than Tesla truck.
nice cherry pick.

found this: Cybertruck has a 9% better turning radius than an F-150.

and this:






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Old 05-17-24, 10:33 AM
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I know there was a bunch of hating on TFL earlier, but in the CT trailer towing video they posted over the weekend, they noted that they got a software update during the drive that improved the turning radius significantly. In testing it, they did a complete U-turn on the entrance road to the new Buc-ees in Johnstown, CO, without touching either curb.
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Originally Posted by geko29
I know there was a bunch of hating on TFL earlier, but in the CT trailer towing video they posted over the weekend, they noted that they got a software update during the drive that improved the turning radius significantly. In testing it, they did a complete U-turn on the entrance road to the new Buc-ees in Johnstown, CO, without touching either curb.
cued up here


edit: cringeworthy video...

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
cued up here

https://youtu.be/HIs8zudJFzg?t=1278

edit: cringeworthy video...



After 85 miles towing the Tesla truck was down to 6% battery and the Ram DTE was 250 miles (3/4 mark of fuel). 3/4 ton diesel trucks towing range is impressive.
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex


After 85 miles towing the Tesla truck was down to 6% battery and the Ram DTE was 250 miles (3/4 mark of fuel). 3/4 ton diesel trucks towing range is impressive.
85 miles?????? Wow, great truck that is. Like I’ve been saying people should just buy these and not take them too seriously, but still have a blast.
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex

After 85 miles towing the Tesla truck was down to 6% battery and the Ram DTE was 250 miles (3/4 mark of fuel). 3/4 ton diesel trucks towing range is impressive.
Electric vehicles are not ready for long distance towing, the problem is current battery packs are not energy dense enough yet for towing long distances. Fine for short distances or passenger vehicles. But just like nobody is buying the CT for off-roading, nobody is buying them for towing

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Originally Posted by AJT123
85 miles?????? Wow, great truck that is. Like I’ve been saying people should just buy these and not take them too seriously, but still have a blast.
Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Electric vehicles are not ready for long distance towing, the problem is current battery packs are not energy dense enough yet for towing long distances. Fine for short distances or passenger vehicles. But just like nobody is buying the CT for off-roading, nobody is buying them for towing
It reminds me of the Honda Ridgeline. I have a relative with one and they use it as an Accord with a larger trunk
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Electric vehicles are not ready for long distance towing, the problem is current battery packs are not energy dense enough yet for towing long distances. Fine for short distances or passenger vehicles. But just like nobody is buying the CT for off-roading, nobody is buying them for towing
Silverado EV is the only near term one that does an acceptable job of towing something heavy. They got ~250 miles of total range in a similar test towing a 6500 lb trailer. 232 miles travelled, 19 miles remaining range on the OBC that did seem to be adjusting for the lower efficiency. That compares quite favorably with 85 miles for the CT or 72 miles for the Lightning, and would be totally acceptable in most cases where towing is A thing your truck does, rather than THE thing it does.
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