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Cybertruck Test, VIN Decoder, Price Changes, Mexico, Lawsuit, UAW (10.20.23)
Oct 20, 2023
Discussion includes Tesla's unique test on the Cybertruck, insights from the NHSTA's Tesla VIN decoder, updates on Giga Mexico, pricing adjustments, EV charging funding in Ontario, Tesla lawsuit comments from the US Justice Department, Lucid's Gravity unveiling, UAW updates, and Volkswagen's earnings comments.
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- Tesla Cybertruck passed a unique bullet resistance test, showcasing its strong safety features.
- Giga Mexico construction may begin sooner than expected with funding of over $136 million provided by the state.
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Cybertruck Test and Updates
Tesla has conducted a unique test on the Cybertruck, showing the vehicle with bullet impacts on the side. Elon Musk confirmed that the bullets did not penetrate the passenger compartment, emphasizing the vehicle's bullet resistance. Additionally, new information from the VIN decoder sheds light on the Cybertruck's weight rating and motor options. The VIN indicates a gross vehicle weight rating between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds, with a payload of 3,500 pounds. The decoder also suggests that the performance version will feature a triple motor configuration.
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