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Four new Tesla Cybertrucks burned in the fire

Tesla Cybertruck has attracted a lot of attention since its launch, and the company has received nearly 2 million orders before it even started deliveries. Their vehicles have often been the subject of criticism especially when it comes to safety issues. However, a few days ago at the company’s storage in Seattle, four brand new Cybertrucks caught fire.

On March 9, around 11:00 p.m., firefighters received a call about a fire at a Tesla warehouse and shortly after arrival, the fire was brought under control. Fortunately, apart from the four Cybertrucks, there was no further damage.

Tesla has had problems with battery-related fires in the past, which is considered the reason in this case as well. Police have launched an investigation, but it is not yet known what caused the fire.

Some rumors suggest that someone started the fire, as dissatisfaction grows with Musk’s role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is pushing for a large number of federal layoffs and budget cuts.

In the last month, there have been several attacks on Tesla showrooms, charging stations and even private vehicles. A shooting occurred at a Tesla dealership in Tigard, Oregon, and one person was arrested in Salem for a similar attack.

Tesla has not yet commented on the incident.

Source: Reuters

News

Tesla is testing a Cybercab with a steering wheel

In October 2024, Tesla officially unveiled its self-driving taxi, Cybercab, whose Autopilot and fully autonomous driving programs are currently not compliant and require additional upgrades. That’s why the company decided to launch the service, but with a driver behind the wheel.

Musk wants to put Cybercab into service as soon as possible and try to catch up with competitors like Waymo, the current leader in this field. At the beginning, they also had drivers in their vehicles until they reached the level of fully autonomous driving. The plan is to start operations in Texas in the next few months, but Tesla currently needs a license for autonomous vehicles in addition to a passenger transport license in order to use this type of vehicle.

In December, Tesla demonstrated driving a Cybercab via a controller. According to AutoEvolution, the Tesla Cybercab comes with a small Xbox-like controller that plugs into the car and is used for steering and pedals. They are still looking for an operator to use their Cybercab cars, but many believe that this will not happen in the next three years.

Unlike other self-driving cars that use LiDAR, Tesla relies on cameras and neural networks. This unique approach is not considered by many to be the best solution, believing that it cannot safely achieve full autonomy.

While Tesla struggles to find a solution for Cybercab, competitors are increasing their operations. For example, Waymo makes more than 200,000 rides a week in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Source: Bloomberg

Tuning

Mansory Elongation based on the Tesla Cybertruck

Almost six years ago, Tesla unveiled its battery electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, which Elon Musk said that it packs a lot of technology and it doesn’t look like any other vehicle out there today. Now, German tuner Mansory has unveiled its own version, the Mansory Elongation.

The Elongation is equipped with forged carbon components that replace some of the original steel panels, but also give it a more aggressive look. These include new fenders, a hood with a vent, a sporty bumper with an integrated splitter and a set of LED roof lights, new side mirrors, sills and false windows with a vent, two spoilers on the corners of the rear, a massive splitter, F1 brake lights and a carbon panel with an illuminated Mansory logo. It sits on black 26-inch FD.15 wheels wrapped in 315/40 R26 high-performance tires.

The interior is upholstered in high-quality leather covering the seats, and there are also plenty of carbon details. Mansory offers a choice of interior colors, and this example is finished in a combination of white, black and green.

When it comes to the powertrain, nothing has been changed. The Elongation is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 805 hp (600 kW) and 1,033 lb-ft (1,400 Nm), which is enough to push the car to 62 mph in just 3 seconds with a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).

The price of the upgrade is unknown.

Source: Mansory

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Mansory Elongation based on the Tesla Cybertruck