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https://www.reddit.com/r/CyberStuck/comments/1g5t5gf/cybertruck_getting_the_walnut_st_welcome/

https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/cybertruck/en_us/GUID-17ABBF87-8EB4-4FFC-8D79-B9FF53F7916D.html

Warning

NEVER TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE WITH THE TIRES IN A POSITION WHERE THEY CAN SPIN. DOING SO CAN LEAD TO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND OVERHEATING. IN RARE CASES EXTREME OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS TO IGNITE.

Do not transport Cybertruck using any method that is not specified by Tesla. Adhere to the instructions provided here and observe all warnings and cautions. Damage caused by improper transporting of your vehicle is not covered by the warranty.

Note: Tesla is not liable or responsible for reimbursing services not dispatched through Tesla Roadside Assistance.

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[-] PKMKII@hexbear.net 76 points 17 hours ago

First off, lol

Second, that seems like a major design flaw given the possibility of something exactly like this happening. Was it that difficult to disengage whatever the mechanism is when it’s not running?

[-] chungusamonugs@hexbear.net 4 points 7 hours ago

In AWD gas cars it's a problem because the front and rear wheels are linked together, but this thing has two bazinga drive packs that are independent. It only needs to lock one to have an effective "park" and it doesn't even needs that because it could use one axle's brakes as a parking brake. They could have made it easier to tow (you know, for when it inevitably breaks) but they chose to spend more time and effort to make it worse.

[-] someone@hexbear.net 74 points 17 hours ago

that seems like a major design flaw

That might as well be the guiding philosophy of these junkers.

[-] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 22 points 16 hours ago

A billionaire narcissist high on his own PR hype can not be corrected when he gets a really fucking ignorant idea, so whatever he conjures up gets praised by yes-men.

[-] Imacat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 13 hours ago

The cybertruck is shit but this is a problem for most if not all EVs. The wheels are mounted to the motor which then generates current when the wheels spin. I’m not sure how difficult it is to solve but at least Toyota, Ford, BMW, BYD and Rivian haven’t figured it out either. They all recommend towing on a flatbed or using dollies.

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