If All Else Fails, Tesla’s Cybertruck Cannot
Modern technology has taken its influence over the futuristic company, Tesla. Cybertruck’s release of the initial prototype in November 2019 solicited mixed reactions from spectators.
The unconventional pickup truck has exteriors compared to an armored battle tank. Elon Musk himself requested it to look “super weird” but also highly functional, for both on and off-road. Some enthusiasts say that the market may not be ready to drive around a vehicle with an unpainted, thick stainless-steel frame, even if it is corrosion-resistant.
In an interview on Monday, the controversial Chief Executive of Tesla revealed that he is not bothered whether his big boy will have a lukewarm market reception. However, the company has a backup plan to prepare for the worst.
If the Cybertruck stalls in terms of sales, the clean energy company is ready to manufacture the average pickup truck, he said. It is always easy to manufacture the conventional and “copy-cut” pickup truck that everyone has. Still, the founder expressed his confidence in not needing to resort to that fallback strategy.
Confidence In Cutting-Edge Technology
Tesla’s Cybertruck production did not involve research on the current users of its competitors. The company eliminated the usual dissection of rival automakers’ creations, which can consume much time and resources. This shows the company’s confidence with its cutting-edge technology and unique ideas.
The figures released in mid-June were for preorders of the Cybertruck that reached almost 800,000 all over the world. The dual and triple motor variant will be ready for delivery by late 2021, while the schedule for entry of the single-motor configuration is in 2022.
The new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, will be in charge of the electric pickup’s production which will start with two higher-end versions at a $50,000 price mark, entailing a 500-mile range in a single charge.
Tesla’s goal is to introduce a pickup truck that the world has never seen before. And if there is a company that will make vehicles look like they would even survive an apocalypse, Tesla would be it.
Firm Online Orders Drive Tesla Uphill
Despite the automotive industry experiencing a setback during the pandemic, Tesla continues to drive sales upward. Thanks to its online patrons, checking-out orders while on quarantine break.
The electric car manufacturer received more orders than it could deliver in Q2. However, its China-based challenger Evergrande Group plagued the technology news today when it launched six electric cars under its subsidiary brand, Hengchi.
The newly released electric cars termed as Hengchi 1 to Hengchi 6, range from traditional sedans to a seven-seater van. Production for the Hengchi 1 will start in 2021 and will be positioned as an ultra-luxury sedan.
Evergrande entered the electric car business in 2018. As a result, it aims to position itself as the world’s most valuable carmaker ahead of Tesla.
