Interesting result of steer by wire is that it allows the driver to exceed the slew rate of the steering motor.
In a power-assist steering system, when you hit the maximum slew rate, the steering wheel gives you that feedback. You cannot turn it faster than the motors can slew the wheels...
Found this sentence to be the most telling of Edmunds point of view:
"Unlike other electric pickups — which run the gamut from lifestyle-oriented adventure vehicles to silly party pieces with supercar-challenging acceleration..."
Interesting that CyberTruck is hardly mentioned by Edmunds:
"Or...
Saw this photo in the Lightning forum (doing truck things thread). Thought it would make a good comparison to the thread here on the CyberTruck hauling the same kind of load...
Watching this video of another CT having difficulty in snow, one has to wonder how suitable the A/T tires it ships with are for use on snow.
Also, if the software still is not engaging the diff locks, that is not helping this situation.
Not sure what kind of ice might be under the snow, but...
Wondering how many Tesla owners and prospective CyberTruck buyers have even driven a Lightning or a Rivian?
So much of the hype for the CyberTruck strikes me as general hype for EVs without any consideration that not every EV is a Tesla. People seem to overlook that the Lightning and Rivian ARE...
An interesting spec stackup would be against the Ford F150 Lightning Pro ER. The work truck trim with the extended range battery. Its only available to order by fleet purchasers, so a bit of a unicorn for individual buyers. Some have been sold to individuals when dealers have stock that fleet...
Needed to haul the trash the other day but I didn't want stuff blowing out on the highway. Was easy to just toss in the back with the seat flipped up in my Ford F150. I just realized this load would likely not fit in the CT rear seat area.
(Photo taken after emptying. Was shipping debris...