Tesla Cybertruck with hilariously large windshield wiper revealed in new video

tesla cybertruck leaked video, with large windshield wipe

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Update: New leaked images seem to show off the latest Cybertruck image , including a better look at this enormous windshield wiper. The interesting part? It actually appears to exist extendable.

When it comes to the Cybertruck, Tesla hasn't held much back. Not only was the truck on show when it was announced, it feels like CEO Elon Musk tin't not talk almost the bizarre-looking vehicle.

Simply things always modify and the Cybertruck is no exception. In fact, a redesigned version has recently been spotted on a test track at Tesla'south Fremont factory. While the overall pattern is pretty much the same as what we were promised, there are still some obvious changes.

In that location'southward a video of the electrical pickup in activity, thanks to a drone flyover from Chile Al100. Apologies for the music, we patently didn't choose it.

As usual, Musk has been tweeting about those changes in response to people's comments. And it appears that lots of people accept opinions about the alterations, specially the behemothic solo windshield wiper.

Pretty much all cars characteristic a dual wiper system, but in typical Tesla manner it seems the automaker has opted to do its own matter — information technology instead has a single enormous wiper, which is comically fitting for a car that's set to be built in Texas.

Fortunately, Elon Musk claims this is non the production windshield wiper, and that it'southward the part that "troubles" him the most nearly the current design.

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Tesla has filed a patent for some sort of electromagnetic wiper system, though the one on bear witness in the video is your traditional hinge-based system. Elon likewise seems willing to entertain demands for a laser wiper organisation, equally impractical as that might be.

This new epitome also gives us a clear look at the Cybertruck's side mirrors, which nosotros already knew were coming. Elon Musk has reportedly been on a cause against side mirrors for some time, preferring a camera-based organization that doesn't stick out of the side of a car.

Unfortunately for Musk, manufacturers are legally required to send vehicles with side mirrors in the U.S., although different states take different laws regarding them.

Idaho, for instance, allows you to drive without side mirrors, provided the rear-view mirror inside the auto isn't blocked. Meanwhile, the likes of Iowa and California crave you to have a driver-side mirror, and at least one other — be it a rearview mirror or a passenger-side mirror. Either style, Musk has insisted the Cybertruck's side mirrors will exist like shooting fish in a barrel to remove.

As for the Cybertruck's colour schemes, despite some rumors that it may be available in black, Elon Musk has channelled his inner-Henry Ford to confirm this will not exist the example.

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If you desire a different end from the standard polished steel, Musk says you'll accept to opt for a third-party wrap.

But wipers and side mirrors bated, it seems that the Cybertruck is as apartment and blocky every bit ever. And then those of you hoping to drive an asset from a '90s Cyberpunk video game volition exist able to exercise only that.

Or at least you will once the truck really arrives; the kickoff models were set to roll off the production lane at the end of this twelvemonth, ready for a wider rollout in 2022. However, information technology has now been delayed until late 2022, thanks to the various challenges in bringing the vehicle to marketplace.

These challenges include producing the pickup's steel exoskeleton frame — no piece of cake have, we imagine. The global supply chain issues around the shortage of fries and other electronic components may also have played a part in the filibuster.

On the plus side, the filibuster has given Tesla time to ready the new quad-motor variant that volition at present exist arriving beginning. Previously, the flagship Cybertruck was only due to accept three motors, with that model also offering the best range and acceleration.

Unfortunately it's still not clear what sort of specs the quad-motor model volition accept to offer — just we'd imagine they'd be improve still. We'll let yous know when we hear anything concrete either way.

Tom is the Tom'south Guide's Automotive Editor, which means he can usually be institute genu deep in stats the latest and best electrical cars, or checking out some sort of driving gadget. It's long way from his days equally editor of Gizmodo UK, when pretty much everything was on the table. He's usually found trying to squeeze another giant Lego gear up onto the shelf, draining very large cups of coffee, or complaining that Ikea won't let him buy the stuff he really needs online.