• jonne@infosec.pub
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    7 days ago

    There’s less than 50000 cybertrucks on the road. BYD sold 3 million cars in 2023, most of which are ‘normal’ cars that only weigh slightly more than the equivalent ICE car. The cybertruck is a rounding error and irrelevant.

    EVs on average wear out their tires slightly faster than a similar car, but it’s not by orders of magnitude, and they actually emit less brake dust because of regenerative braking.

    Again, private car ownership should definitely be discouraged and alternatives can be found, but this is a prime example of rejecting a solution that solves many issues because one aspect of it is slightly worse than the thing it’s replacing.

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      7 days ago

      Also, all the Cybertrucks got recalled, because roof trim panels are falling off because of bad/wrong glue.

      Glue?!?!?!

      Don’t they know how to attach parts to a motorized vehicle by now? Nuts and bolts and washers. You know, tried, true, tested, and proven technology?

      Look, I’m not against the idea of simple, affordable electric vehicles. But they should also be affordable, relatively easy to fix as necessary, and like not fucking lock you inside while you burn to death…

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        7 days ago

        Why do you keep talking about the fucking cybertrucks? Everyone knows they’re shit. Nobody’s defending them here.