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There are so many design variables I’m not sure we can understand the parameters affecting the rated payload. The body/frame may be strong, ditto the suspension but maybe brakes are a limiting factor, when the battery is full and regen is limited. Or maybe the “plastic” bed, chosen for weight...

Doesn’t look like a Prius to me. It’s a Model 2 prototype. Maybe.

Several comments state that there is still 12V. Is this true? I realize a few components may require 12V but I assume that’s all converted at point of load from 48V. A few days ago I myself was grumbling about lack of 12V cigarette lighter sockets for add-ons but after learning about USB C PD...

The CT’s standard tires are a mild all-terrain pattern, like the optional tires on the Rivian off road package accompanied by 20” rims. The Rivian’s standard 21” tires which do provide longer range, are also M+S but with all-season tread. Despite what Jason Cammisa said in his video, the...

I saw a CT oncoming on the other side of the freeway at night a few weeks ago. This was before the delivery event and subsequent videos which clarified that the full-width light is in fact a DRL and not the headlights. Regardless of what you call it, on the CT I saw, that upper light was bright...

^^ It does seem that synchronizing the two motors to the same rpm should be easy and instantaneous, without needing an actual “locked” connection. And while I agree that Rivian’s SW capabilities probably aren’t as good as Tesla’s, if it’s easy I’m surprised they haven’t done that yet. Just...

@HaulingAss re-reading my post I realize that I didn’t write it very well. Thanks for your comments. I think you and I actually agree. When I said that it’s not really a differential, I was thinking of the tri-motor rear, or either end of the quad motor Rivian where it’s not mechanically a diff...

True, but the hardware to monitor the different side-to-side wheel rpm and the software to manage it for the real traction situation need to work quickly and effectively. A ‘locking differential“ - and yeah it’s not really a differential - that forces the two wheels to rotate at the same speed...

I have an early 900 Monster, not exactly a sport bike but plenty fast. I also briefly raced AFM (Northern California) on a GpZ550. Did I mention I’m old?

I’ve held an SCCA National Competition License (amateur club racing, but wheel to wheel not track day) and have owned motorcycles for almost 50 years, currently ride a Ducati. At my age I like torque and easy passing, and being able to keep to the speed limit on mountain passes in the west. So...

Whether it’s dual or tri-motor, I don’t see any place on the CT off-road screens, Overland or Baja, for the diff lock. I’ve watched Jason Cammissa’s and the Top Gear video’s and there’s really no discussion of off road capability. 0-60 in 2.6 seconds is fun once or twice, and I acknowledge that...

Is there a screen shot of off-road?

I logged in and confirmed that my $100 reservation was still in effect. Then that was essentially confirmed by the email offering $1000 off any new Tesla except the CT. And this evening I got a text message with the same offer. Interestingly, other than confirming my reservation back in 2020...

I haven’t been able to find this info. Do you have a source? I know the dual motor Rivian lacks some of those modes that are in their quad motor.

Well, there’s always the $100 bed storage system. Oh, wait … I think they dropped a zero, or maybe two zeroes.

I have a slider in my Tacoma with 5’ bed. I’ve never opened it in 8 years, EXCEPT to transport long pieces of lumber or PVC pipe. Even the 12x12” (?) opening is very useful for 10 to 12’ long materials for me as a homeowner, not tradesman. But Rivian’s doesn’t open either.

I’ve driven a quad motor R1T but only on the road, and with the Rivian guy in the passenger seat. So while I did floor it in sport mode I didn’t drive it hard otherwise. Didn’t notice any torque vectoring on pavement. But, reviews that I trust say the lag time and effectiveness just don’t match...

I remember when Chevy went to 16” rims in the late eighties, and my ‘93 Land Cruiser had 16’s … some guys were grinding the brake calipers to fit 15’s, because 16” tires were only available in limited sizes at high cost. And now 18” is considered small. FWIW I’ve never owned a vehicle with...

A 285/65 is the same sidewall height as a 245/75. I guess these heavy trucks need big wheels to clear big brakes, but I’d prefer to see a 315/70-17 for more sidewall flex and the same 35” diameter. Though the 285/65’s probably handle better on pavement at full pressure.

I assume CT range specs will be with the tonneau closed which could really help reduce drag (cd, not frontal area of course. My current pickup got slightly better highway mpg consistently with a cab-high shell. As for size perceptions, I haven’t seen it yet except on the freeway, but our local...