Panfilo posted:

https://twitter.com/TheRabbitHole84/status/1665447432698859521?t=ynUCGIQt6rzQE163FuXx9A&s=19

Pepe Silvia Browne posted:

i'm surprised that someone hasn't tried to copy SA's model yet tbh. not that it's a model for success but like - it's not that different from what people are used to in Freemium games now lol

But why stop there when you can jump right to a subscription model, I guess

Spaced God posted:

Lmao I didn't even get to "81 is a historically gay number"

Brrrmph posted:

The account quoted is something else.

https://twitter.com/wuwei113/status/1666572417672572928?s=46&t=X1cTYfcHZxBSw77YEynx2A

Brrrmph posted:

The account quoted is something else.

https://twitter.com/wuwei113/status/1666572417672572928?s=46&t=X1cTYfcHZxBSw77YEynx2A

Brrrmph posted:

The account quoted is something else.

https://twitter.com/wuwei113/status/1666572417672572928?s=46&t=X1cTYfcHZxBSw77YEynx2A

WrasslorMonkey posted:

Beeftweeter posted:

absolutely shocking headline



article here https://www.wired.com/story/a-leaked-tesla-report-shows-the-cybertruck-had-basic-design-flaws, i haven't read it yet

mad.radhu posted:

lol leaks

remember when musk said it could "briefly" act as a boat

euphronius posted:

Its possible that guy had an asphyxiation thing I guess.

WrasslorMonkey posted:

Elias_Maluco posted:

Im pretty sure that one is a parody account

Happy Noodle Boy posted:

you and who

quote:

The report, dated January 25, 2022, which WIRED has examined, shows that the preproduction “alpha” version of the Cybertruck was still struggling with some basic problems with its suspension, body sealing, noise levels, handling. and braking.

“Been driving latest Cybertruck prototype around Giga, Texas,” Musk tweeted on January 26, 2022. “It’s awesome!”

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The internal dynamics and NVH—noise, vibration and harshness—report leaked to Handelsblatt contains test results measuring the performance of the alpha version of the Cybertruck against projections made using computer-aided design (CAD) simulations, and against internal benchmarks. In summary, it presents a picture of a prototype vehicle that’s leaky, noisy, and has poor handling and braking.

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The report says that the alpha version of the Cybertruck had to be hand-sealed, but that “there are a number of areas that we do not have a clear path to sealing” in a production version of the vehicle. This is an issue not just for keeping the weather out, but for noise in the cabin. Data in the report shows that the alpha version was significantly noisier than engineers had projected based on their designs, and that testers had identified 21 potential noise leaks in the body of the vehicle.

Tesla cars have a history of leaking, and the report hints that the Cybertruck’s unusual design may have complicated engineers’ attempts to properly seal it. “​​Body manufacturing and paint shop processes have struggled to seal bodies for optimal NVH performance in the past, and the Cybertruck design presents new challenges,” the report says.

Handling was also a concern for the alpha Cybertruck. The report noted a number of issues, including “excessive mid-speed abruptness and chop,” “high head-toss accelerations,” and “structural shake.” It said that the truck experienced “excessive lateral jerk during low-speed maneuvering” and that it needed to address problems with steering refinement and body roll. The EV’s strafe mode, a feature that allows the wheels to turn to allow the car to “crab walk” sideways had “only basic functionality.”

Braking performance was one of the worst areas of the report. Tesla’s engineers were aiming for a score of 7, or “fair,” on the Society of Automotive Engineers rating scale, but the alpha version achieved only a 4, or “poor” rating. According to the report, in January 2022, the Cybertruck’s brake pedal pressure pad was still under design, and so the alpha experienced “excessive pedal travel and inconsistent stop,” and “excessive pitch during friction braking,” braking during turning issues, as well as power braking instability.

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The report lists problems against potential solutions, some of which are illuminating. The front of the vehicle had some issues where there was “no solution without modifying suspension design.” Against the problem of “too high camber gain,” resulting in, among other things, tire wear and alignment change with ride height, the entry on the solutions column bluntly states “possibly none.”

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Torsional stiffness is the ability of a car’s body to withstand twisting. When turning, if the torsional stiffness is too small, the body will fail. Too large, and it will be difficult to turn and tend to understeer. The alpha truck’s performance was significantly off target, which might be concerning for Tesla, according to Palmer. “What's surprising about that is it's really hard to fix. It's fundamental. In your development, you can simulate it fairly accurately. So I’m surprised it's so far off,” he says. “It's a biggie, too, because fixing it adds weight and compromises the design of the vehicle.”

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The unique styling of the truck, with its angular plates and stainless steel alloy construction, mean it’s not only hard to manufacture, but will probably be hard to repair, experts say.

Stainless steel is not easy to shape or mold, “Hence the look as if it's the output of a student in an in-class ‘Pop Quiz Number 1’ for the course ‘Intro to Car Design,’” says Raj Rajkumar, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. The material requires specialized welding techniques, and it doesn’t flex easily, which could be dangerous in a crash, when force usually absorbed by a “crumple zone” could be transferred to cabin occupants instead, Rajkumar says.

Experts have noted that the odd shape of the vehicle, and particularly its sharp edges, will make it hard for the Cybertruck to meet pedestrian protection rules in Europe, and possibly in other markets. “These long, unbroken sheets of metal, with the sharp lines and a humongous windshield, make me think there’s going to be some real issues with potentially passing safety regulations, especially outside the US,” Gartner’s Ramsey says.

WrasslorMonkey posted:

you

quote:

performance was significantly off target, which might be concerning

Elias_Maluco posted:

Im pretty sure that one is a parody account

Sir Tonk posted:

lol @ not kissing before getting married

Beeftweeter posted:

xpost from yospos because that thing is pretty long, but worth a read for the lols

there's much more in the article

Elman posted:

Sir Tonk posted:

lol @ not kissing before getting married

PsychoInternetHawk posted:

I'm sorry but what the gently caress, why can the cybertruck "crabwalk," what would the purpose of that feature even be

Old James posted:

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law had their first kiss on their wedding day…

I met them a few years later. They come across as a normal couple.

PsychoInternetHawk posted:

I'm sorry but what the gently caress, why can the cybertruck "crabwalk," what would the purpose of that feature even be

PsychoInternetHawk posted:

I'm sorry but what the gently caress, why can the cybertruck "crabwalk," what would the purpose of that feature even be

16-bit Butt-Head posted:

mad?

PsychoInternetHawk posted:

I'm sorry but what the gently caress, why can the cybertruck "crabwalk," what would the purpose of that feature even be

PsychoInternetHawk posted:

I'm sorry but what the gently caress, why can the cybertruck "crabwalk," what would the purpose of that feature even be