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Agreed you need the truck to test wild ideas, like the transformer F-150, but I think you may need to reconsider that particular idea. The CT is an exoskeleton, the panels are the structure, so they aren't moving.

Apologies - catching up from the weekend here - lots I wanted to respond to. DrScot you are almost as hard to follow as Elon. I sense Elon gives a raw feed of his thoughts sometimes, not unlike what tell my wife after a long day. It is unfiltered and riddled with jokes and parody. Elon, I...

That makes sense. Likely the glue would prove to be a dielectric, but the mechanical fastener could be the exception here. I would *hope* the brilliant engineers at Tesla would not overlook this basic fundamental to not have dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other.

Thank you - I'll take you up on that! It may have to be next time you're running through Mobile, as I don't see me traveling through the Texas panhandle anytime soon. ;-)

I have observed "brand loyalty" is for many better referred to as "brand animosity". I can recall several Chevy/Ford/Dodge folks who 20 years ago asserted they wouldn't be caught dead in the other two later bought a Tundra or a Titan. It's not that they were brand loyal, but grew up hating the...

I was under the impression we solved that with dielectrics a long time ago. I feel I must be missing something. Is there a genuine concern over galvanic corrosion between the aluminum frame and the SS exoskeleton that wouldn't be solved the same way we combine all sorts of mixed metal systems...

Honestly - very disappointed. This was the norm of electric vehicles before Tesla. Perform way worse and charge way more. (43 mph @$47k). That’s the speed of an early 90’s ski. It may look more traditional, but the Orca (link below) is much more of a player. (65 mph @ $15k) It would be cool...

I second that! I thought the bigger battle on the mirror requirement was being fought on the Roadster. I would hope it is a moot point by the time the first CT's roll out. Mine won't be here for 2 years (12/17/22) so I can't imagine I'll be blazing any trails with the DMV.

Well said, and I agree wholeheartedly. Leasing is only a generally good idea for those who have an uncommon tax advantage for the lease over the purchase. Otherwise, it has to be a car that exists in the right environment. By that, I mean a car that is way overpriced, but you want to buy anyway...

@FutureBoy (OP) No, I do not. I put shark wheels on some of my son's longboards, and I do not expect to see them on any full-size vehicles any time soon. Inline with @TI4Dan and @Crissa, Shark wheels have very specific advantages that do not translate to full-size vehicles. The primary...

Maybe Elon will place an easter egg where the front headlights to mimic KITs signature oscillating light with the matching sound.