Ford’s CEO says he definitely didn’t pay for that viral video of a stuck Cybertruck needing a rescue on a snowy hill::undefined
Why did the CT fail? Is it only 2WD? Bad power distribution algorithm to wheels? Stranded on belly (low clearance)?
EDIT: Yes possibly bad power distribution, but I don’t necessarily trust the source.
He said on Instagram that the Tesla didn’t have locking differentials — a mechanism that can help improve traction on difficult terrain— “due to software issues.” He also said the tires had not been “aired down” to improve traction.
The couple of seconds’ worth of video I saw told me a few things:
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the truck had been spinning out for a long time there
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that situation was going to be tough for most trucks
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it had terrible traction, possibly a matter of not having all-season or snow-specific tires
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it appeared to be driving all wheels, can’t say whether or not they were distributing traction or slip intelligently
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couldn’t tell if anything was high-centering anywhere but it didn’t look it
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driving in situations like that are why I leave tire chains in my truck
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the tree sticking out of the back was comical
The cybertruck is a pavement princess
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