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    3 days ago

    Apparently now they’re even exploding when parked in front of run down hotels.

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      3 days ago

      Thanks, you made me look more into that event.

      I was not sure if it really happened in front of a Trump hotel.


      Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism.

      Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department officials said that a person died inside the futuristic-looking pickup truck and seven people nearby suffered minor injuries.

      Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill said authorities know who rented the truck with the Turo app in Colorado, but are not releasing the name until investigators determine if it is the same person who died.[1]


      1. [1] https://apnews.com/article/trump-hotel-vehicle-fire-las-vegas-ad4c171c7a6af64f08db93d9fdc2d749 ↩︎

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            Elon Musk effectively bought the US presidency, or at least a very favorable position where he can openly make decisions for the president.

            It happened in the daylight, shit, spotlight even and nobody did anything to stop him.

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              Oh, that is not new; it is the status quo.

              The United States is controlled by the oligarchy.

              We have legalized bribes; it just gets called lobbying.

              The duopoly is ruled by the owner class, who also have a huge say in what policy is pushed and what is passed into law.

              Bill Gates and other billionaires do have a direct line to all politicians, but you are right; Elon’s actions are much more in the open, especially with his online persona and presence in full display, similar to Trump, where he blurts out the quiet part out loud for the masses to hear.

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    Tesla sits at the top of the list when it comes to total vehicles recalled in 2024, with 5.1 million cars compared with 4.3 million for No. 2 Ford. The futuristic-looking Cybertruck is one of Tesla’s most expensive vehicles, with prices ranging from around $80,000 to $102,000, depending on trim. The price can go up more as well, based on add-ons such as the Full Self-Driving mode, which tacks on $8,000 (and which isn’t fully autonomous, in spite of its name).

    Though Tesla hasn’t announced any official sales numbers, Forbes estimates that 28,250 Cybertrucks have been sold as of October 2024. Tesla didn’t respond to a request for comment.

    …recall issued for the Tesla Cybertruck… according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website:

    1. Incorrect font size on warning lights
    2. Unintended acceleration from trapped pedal
    3. Front windshield wiper can fail
    4. Improperly adhered trunk bed trim can detach
    5. Rearview camera image may not display
    6. Inverter fault may cause loss of drive power
    7. Tire pressure warning-light issue
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      All problems affecting 100k+ vehicles got fixed over the air. Looks like no recall-worthy mechanical issues are affecting every Cybertruck. NHTSA is a joke, the sharp corners alone are why it should never have left the factory.

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          No, this required physical repair or replacement and only affected some 4000 vehicles. What I was saying with the above comment was that less than 30k vehicles needed a trip to a dealership, the most common defects (that plagued every Cybertruck and more models) were fixed in software.

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        #2 is the only bad one. #3 is worse than it sounds, will put you on the side of the road, or, an idiot will keep trying to drive blind.

        I expected a mile long list.

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        True!

        What is going on with their manufacturing and quality control department?

        Well, more robots are being added; I am not sure if the robots would fix any future recall issues, though.

        One of the things that Tesla has had difficulty with over the years is the build quality of their vehicles. Whether it be panel gaps or odd creaks and sounds, Tesla’s build quality has a stain on it. Even my Model 3 RWD - after about 5,500 miles, has some odd creaks and noises coming from the passenger door while driving.

        Tesla has made great strides in reducing panel gaps and other quality issues, but they are still not where they need to be. Tesla is going to install robots to help with this. Also, fascia refers to a vehicle dashboard, so this likely deals with interior quality control.

        This quality control will apply to the following Tesla products:

        • Model 3
        • Model Y
        • Model S
        • Model X
        • Cybertruck
        • Tesla Bot (Optimus Sub-Prime)[1]

        1. [1] https://www.torquenews.com/14335/tesla-takes-quality-control-next-level-fremont-what-they-are-doing ↩︎