So the aesthetics - body proportions - seem almost uncomfortable to my eyes. The rear 'axle' seem pulled too far back, and the angled flat line from the peak of the top of the cab is just too long to my eyes. then I did this (I just can't unsee this now):
It looks like the ass end of the truck...
I work in the defense industry making hardware for the military customer. Any finish of stainless steel typically gets a passivation treatment to remove any stray iron particles (via acid or something else). This is true for naval vessel exposed surfaces as well.
ASTM A380 is the standard...
I'm not a fan of this particular vehicle's ego-driven design. I put a down payment on this because of Tesla vehicle quality, a 400 mi range, 4wd with ground clearance and, for this: it better be a damn pick-up.
My current pickup has an 9' long and 8' wide bed (1-ton flat bed); two 4x8 sheets...
So I've been working on imaging radar systems for 15+ years now. In addition to that, an equal amount of time in electro-optical systems (directed energy, LIDAR, etc.). Here's my take on it:
You may have a good point with the flat faceted surfaces along the hood and top of the truck - at the...
I find the CT aesthetics unattractive and ego-driven; I can get over this
I ski and want 4wd with legitimate wheel-well clearance for snow and mild off-road
300mi range is huge; in a tow-rig is clutch
I put solar on my roof to help offset charging electrical load. & cost - defers some dependency...