Those price estimates might be a bit low.
As for recording the video in the portrait mode, that's because the phone came in that position in the box.
I'm not buying a CT because it can rip down the road faster than anyone else. That seems to be about the only thing a salesperson can tell ya...
Typical input by an adversary. They find a minor but rare problem then state that the whole thing is junk as though it were the norm. Referred to as hysterical exaggeration.
Same with the delays. Just ignore the complications that the COVID issue induced to every walk of life then try to make it...
The water test would be more for testing the total immersion integrity of the vehicle vs. just water proofing of components. Much the same as wristwatch depth rating.
Electronic failure from water can cascade to untold other system failures.
The government uses the Limited Rate Initial Production (LRIP) on new procurement items. A good way to make sure the product goes together the most efficient way and operates as it should. Looks like Musk took a tip from the military on this.
A 500-mile range would be quite necessary for a pickup truck. Heck, my model Y range is cut in half when pulling an aluminum trailer with a motorcycle on it.
Obviously to flip them for a quick profit then keep one for themselves.
I thought there was some clause with Tesla in the order agreement that ya can't do that.
Well, let's see now. This was in May of 2021 at the Richmond Tesla dealer. I think his name might have been Gary.
Actually, I don't really recall as it's been quite a while since I've been talking to them. I placed my order for my truck and Y model online.
If this disqualifies my comment of...
Can hardly wait to get my vehicle so I can go 0-60 fast enough to get a ticket. Seems to be the only saleable feature of the truck. That's mostly all a salesperson wants to talk about.
I'm really not impressed with the 0-60 in 2 Nano seconds. Where are ya going to do that without getting a ticket for excessive acceleration? Maybe work on extending the battery life instead of setting land speed records.
The range will be based upon the lightest configuration of the vehicle. Once you throw in a passenger or two, a load in the bed of the truck and a trailer, that range falls off real fast. Good luck getting through a work day on one charge.