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Tesla is facing issues with the bare metal construction of the Cybertruck, which Elon Musk warned was as tricky to do as making Lego bricks

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[-] Sordid@lemmy.dbzer0.com 30 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Wait, I thought he was just bullshitting his fans with that. He's actually serious? XD

Also, I don't understand what this has to do with bare metal construction of the Cybertruck and why that should present exceptional difficulties. DeLorean figured out how to make bare metal cars more than forty years ago, so it can't be that hard.

[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago

DeLorean also didn't use flat panels on the body. Though it might look like it at first glance, none of the DeLorean panels were flat, they all had a slight curve.

All metal panels are gonna flex a bit in the changing temperatures.

[-] Sordid@lemmy.dbzer0.com 30 points 1 year ago

Yes, it's almost as if making a car with completely flat body panels is an idea so completely idiotic even John DeLorean wouldn't do it...

[-] over_clox@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

I'm not sure if you're trying to be sarcastic or not, but look closely at the DeLorean, none of the panels were completely flat, they all had at least a subtle curve to them.

[-] theragu40@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Your mistake was actually assuming that there is any discernible difference between a Musk statement he considers serious, and bullshit. They are the same.

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