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"It does suck, because everybody kind of makes fun of the Cybertruck. To the outside person, it's kind of weird, it's ugly, whatever. Once you actually get in it, drive it, you realize it's pretty frickin' cool," he says. "It's kind of been sad, because I've been trying to prove to people that it's a really awesome truck that's not falling apart, and then mine starts to fall apart, so it's just... Yeah, it's kind of unfortunate and sad."

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[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 9 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

So are they going to get these trash heaps off the road, or are we going to wait for a death/maiming caused by flying metal debris on the highway?

[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

All of these pickups should be taken off the road. Tesla makes the news, but I'm not sure they are the worst offender in terms of the threat they pose to other motorists and pedestrians.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 4 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Small pickups, like the tiny B2300 I have, were regulated out of existence because emissions limits are scaled partly by square-footage. It's easier to meet emissions requirements with a giant truck than a small one so no one makes the small ones.

[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 1 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

That makes no sense, but then that's what makes it more believable. Are you referring to US or Canadian regulations?

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 4 points 8 hours ago

AFAIK it was US regulations but no manufacture is going to make vehicles for just Canada when the US is 10x the market.

[–] Zoop@beehaw.org 2 points 16 hours ago

I've been wondering the same thing. Buuut unfortunately their owner is rich and powerful enough that I doubt it'll ever happen, though.