Cybertruck’s Yoke-Style Steering Wheel Revealed by Way of Model S and X Updated Interiors?!

[Crissa]

Not really a fan of this design. I'm a "top of the wheel" driver when I'm driving, when in autopilot I rest my hand on my left leg and just grab the lower left of the wheel to keep AP happy. This removes both of those positions.

Yes, but the airbag means that top-of-wheel drivers tend to punch themselves in the face and/or suffer a dislocated arm when a collision triggers it.

-Crissa

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[Dids]

Yes, but the airbag means that top-of-wheel drivers tend to punch themselves in the face and/or suffer a dislocated arm when a collision triggers it.

-Crissa

What we haven't discussed and you allude to. If the wheel doesn't have a top to it it can be position higher without interfering with vision. I'm starting to think of this design as a safety innovation not just because it prevents arm breaks during airbag deployment but maybe it gets that bag closer to the head. Maybe helps neck injuries, face injuries, etc.

 

[OneLapper]

I wasn’t so sure about the new yoke, but I drove today only using the sides and bottom of the steering wheel and it wasn’t an issue. Now I’m down with this and hope it makes the CT. I really like the controls on the yoke as well replacing the stalk. I’m all in!

Ha! I've been doing this the past couple of days!

 

[FullyGrounded]

I'm sure everyone will adapt. peace

 

[Diehard]

What we haven't discussed and you allude to. If the wheel doesn't have a top to it it can be position higher without interfering with vision. I'm starting to think of this design as a safety innovation not just because it prevents arm breaks during airbag deployment but maybe it gets that bag closer to the head. Maybe helps neck injuries, face injuries, etc.

All that is probably true but I suspect the thing that seals the deal with these decisions at the end is the feel of it. The team probably presented it in one of the Plad + versions to Elon and the rest is history. That acceleration, with hum of electric motor can only go with a yoke.

 

[Dids]

All that is probably true but I suspect the thing that seals the deal with these decisions at the end is the feel of it. The team probably presented it in one of the Plad + versions to Elon and the rest is history. That acceleration, with hum of electric motor can only go with a yoke.

 

[azjohn]

And Elon is thinking "IF we can just incorporate the spore drive"

 

[Crissa]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stamets

This always makes my spouse break into giggles.

-Crissa

 

[azjohn]

rumored 1st generation Tesla yolk steering wheel

 

[OneLapper]

rumored 1st generation Tesla yolk steering wheel

What? No volume control knob??

 

[Diehard]

rumored 1st generation Tesla yolk steering wheel

That Break Balls knob on the left must be the first iteration of ludicrous mode.

 

[Frankenblob]

The NHTSA has reached out to Tesla about this "rectangular steering wheel".

 

[ajdelange]

rumored 1st generation Tesla yolk steering wheel

You guys are going to laugh (and please, feel free) but I really miss the days when the front panel of a piece of electronics looked like that.

 

[azjohn]

The NHTSA has reached out to Tesla about this "rectangular steering wheel".

Technically the yolk is roundish

 

[FutureBoy]

rumored 1st generation Tesla yolk steering wheel

Isn't that the wireless game controller that gets used for gaming?

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