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You use the same physics to both prove and disprove your own statements. Manual gears, Automatic gears, differential gears, and the gears in a transfer case are all fixed rotational connections within the drive train. As such, these are all available for both deceleration and acceleration. The...

regen? Wrong side of the equation. Regen takes the kinetic energy from the wheels and generates electricity. The inertia I was referring to was from a stop to a roll.

Until real dimensions are released by Tesla, I have accepted the explanation that the Cybertruck will be the same dimensions as an F150. That is the benchmark that Elon expressed early on.

I was only aware of the differential between the wheels. Still, the gear that I was suggesting was for breaking the inertia with a "longer lever" to minimize the energy drain during the change of inertia from a dead stop. Tesla has thrilled me with their improvements to the electric motor...

No perpetual motion, just a reference to a comparable system. The I.C.E. and transmissions of old used gear reduction to keep the engine within the peak RPM range during the different applications. To break the inertia of the vehicle, the gear reduction amplified the torque sacrificing...

in the mid 20th century Volkswagen added a gear reduction at the wheel hub for the van. VW did this because they were still using a small air cooled 4 cylinder... gutless engine against the higher weight of the van. I wonder if the electric truck manufacturers would consider a similar concept of...

Garages are so Last century. Just buy the Quadmotor and live in your Cybertruck like a fortified tiny home. The weather has nothing short of a super cell electric storm that will touch the Cybertruck. Even if it floods the truck will float. Take that stick built hovel with 7' 9" ceilings...

"Thanks mom!"(the one vote)

Cult of Cybertruck? Okay, sure. I don't care. I am a Ford truck owner too, but I try to keep a clear head against the cult of Ford or Chevy or Mopar or Toyota. There are so many brands that have an unreasonable loyalty. Tesla, at least has something that is entirely different, better...

I love that electric trucks are being conceptualized! I hope the chevy gets made without the expected elimination of the good stuff of the concept truck at the show. I've lost any expectation of a reasonable price though. What I haven't lost is my experience with trucks and the effects of...

If you can swing the financing, order the model Y, pay the fee and wait for the delivery date confirmation before you sell the Jeep. Then, use the jeep proceeds to pay down the Tesla loan instead of as a down payment. That way you can still enjoy the jeep's utility until the model Y is closer...

With what I have experienced in maintenance costs, fuel, and just regular pain-in-the-ass'ery with my I.C.E. vehicles compared to my Model 3, I am still fully in the "take my money" mode. I reserved a dual motor CT, but if I have the opportunity and the credit, I am upgrading. I want the...

I want to challenge the persistent idea that the Cyber-truck is going to be very heavy. Warren Redlich, in a video posted April 2020, calculated an educated estimate of the weight of the Cyber-truck compared to the F150 lightning and Tesla's models S, X, and 3. I recommend watching the video...

I suspect, given the many videos deconstructing Tesla vehicles, that the parts will be identical. Tesla's motivations continue to be speed of manufacturing, multiple applications of each part, and streamlining of supply chain. Complicating the assembly line will slow the line. Slowing the line...

I wonder if Elon refers to his staff as "A$$holes"?

I am going to have to work on my core strength. After repeated launches with my brother test driving a model Y (not even the performance version) my sternum hurt. We did have fun comparing the Tesla to our weaker I.C.E. cars and trucks though.

We were discussing tarps and ropes. Not racks or go-pros.

Her point was not lost on me. I understood what she was writing. That is why I elaborated. But the stainless steel proposed by Tesla would not be affected by rust. Not even as a polish. I use compressed air to blow the steel filings and dirt from my welding magnets. But, even a dry cloth...

Under the body, between the stainless and the interior trim, coated with a rust preventative treatment, and fastened with epoxy. Once the magnetic appliances are removed the location will not retain a magnetic force. The stainless will not be affected because it is harder than the iron...