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Floating cars are so last century

They want to be sure they dont have any scratches before they destroy them

More recently, just in the past few weeks I think, Elon reiterated that the reduction in size was due to the Boring tunnels. Although now I can't find the source for that quote. May have been in a recent interview.

"This is the first truck that we're aware of that will have four doors over a six-foot bed and fit into a 20-foot garage. So, it's a -- it's sort of biggish on the outside, but it's even bigger on the inside. So, it's a -- that's a -- one of the elements of good design is it should feel bigger...

The main reason they shrank the CT was to fit in the Boring tunnel - that likely meant not only reducing its width but also its length to fit in the elevators.

Thanks, yes, I think that is the key point I was missing that you and others were kind enough to clarify.

Really? I think what is confusing/throwing me off is in the photo, the wheel wells appear to be part of the "exoskeleton" (using Teslas word for it) whereas in the graphic I referenced (which I think also originally came from Tesla?), the wheel wells are clearly part of the casting attached to...

So it seems like this is no longer the plan:

Not sure I've seen this open before today:

What's up with the Knight Rider headlights? Or is that just due to the camera? Also, note round steering wheel.

Too bad this camo wrap version is missing the aero wheel covers

It's leaking oil. Oh wait, nevermind. No more: - oil and oil filter changes - timing belt replacements - radiator replacements - waxing of paint - spark plugs to replace - What else?

https://electrek.co/2023/04/21/tesla-update-4680-battery-cell/ "On Texas production, we increased 50% quarter-over-quarter, through yields increased 12% and peak rate increased by 20% and through yields improved by 20%. Altogether, the team accomplished a 25% reduction in COGS over the...

Seems like all the recent CT sightings have been in Fremont area but this wind tunnel is in Austin yes? Could this be an Austin built prototype?