Farewell, Cybertruck: why the winding down of the ‘Maga hat on wheels’ is a sign of the times
Summary
Elon Musk said Tesla plans to end Cybertruck production next year to make room for increased production of its Cybercab robotaxi. The Cybertruck reached the road about four years after its 2019 unveiling, and reported sales fell far short of Musk’s earlier target.Key Facts
- Musk said Tesla would wind down Cybertruck production next year.
- Musk said the production change would make room for increased Cybercab production.
- Musk once predicted Tesla could sell 250,000 Cybertrucks a year; the vehicle sold about 70,000 over three years, according to figures cited in the article.
- The Cybertruck was unveiled in November 2019 and began appearing on roads about four years later.
- The truck faced 11 recalls over technical problems, including a pedal that could become stuck and cause unintended acceleration.
- The article says Cybertrucks were involved in at least five fires, four of which were deadly.
- Some Cybertruck owners reported having no issues, while automotive experts praised aspects of its engineering.
- The Cybertruck became associated with Musk’s political rise and was seen by some as a marker of its drivers’ political views.
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