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75. Stainless steel construction - do the batteries generate 1.21 gigawatts?

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Sat Nov 23, 2019, 12:20 AM

Nov 2019

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Sadly, you still can't get plutonium at the corner drugstore.

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Elon Musk has lost his mind [View all] genxlib Nov 2019 OP

A billionaire and his toys. Nt BootinUp Nov 2019 #1

It is really an unattractive vehicle. redwitch Nov 2019 #2

The same take when the Lamborghini Countach, Lotus Esprit came out. A year later everyone in 😍 TheBlackAdder Nov 2019 #11

Oh my! FM123 Nov 2019 #53

I'm betting it sets a new trend malaise Nov 2019 #63

I have officially named it moniss Nov 2019 #64

Hahahahahahaha! Bingo. brush Nov 2019 #86

It is bizarre looking Beringia Nov 2019 #3

He's definitely smoking some bad weed for sure. Initech Nov 2019 #4

the "truck" looks like something from a low budget 80's science fiction TV movie of the week. BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #5

People say this every time Musk comes out with a new vehicle. It's always the beginning of the Squinch Nov 2019 #6

As an environmentalist, I certainly hope it does genxlib Nov 2019 #16

In this thread alone, 8 of 22 posts so far are positive, including a couple of "I want one"s Squinch Nov 2019 #24

Well... genxlib Nov 2019 #27

I Want One DanieRains Nov 2019 #7

Certainly unlikely to inadvertently try to open someone else's vehicle in the parking lot. WheelWalker Nov 2019 #8

That is certainly a positive take genxlib Nov 2019 #21

That... and I've been sitting in the passenger seat waiting for my daughter when WheelWalker Nov 2019 #50

I can imagine that must have been distressing for both of you genxlib Nov 2019 #73

Is it really that bad? It's kind of Bladerunnerish, Road Warriorish IMO. Mike 03 Nov 2019 #9

It looks more "Mad Max: Fury Road" than James Bond. Initech Nov 2019 #10

Exactly. You get it! Mike 03 Nov 2019 #12

Yes, because that movie rules! Initech Nov 2019 #35

That was my first reaction as well genxlib Nov 2019 #18

I'd buy one... its tough, powerful, tows good w 400 mi range farmbo Nov 2019 #13

A redesign might raise my interest Vogon_Glory Nov 2019 #33

I believe Elon has stated he was open to a redesign if it didn't sell well Rstrstx Nov 2019 #61

Blade Runner meets Mad Max in a bankruptcy court. nt Mike 03 Nov 2019 #14

I love it and it's way better than my F150 ! stonecutter357 Nov 2019 #15

I sort of like it Buckeyeblue Nov 2019 #17

I want one 4now Nov 2019 #19

Here's a positive reaction Cartoonist Nov 2019 #20

I like the way it looks. Four door trucks are awesome and a nice vinyl wrap would make it Autumn Nov 2019 #22

It costs a lot less than I would have guessed. Mike 03 Nov 2019 #23

Elon Musk has always been nuts. Having said that, its just a prototype. phleshdef Nov 2019 #25

It isn't a concept car genxlib Nov 2019 #29

I imagine if they get negative feedback on the way it looks, they'll make the body prettier. phleshdef Nov 2019 #32

"If a new Tesla vehicle can't get a positive reaction at DU, then it is likely doomed" A HERETIC I AM Nov 2019 #26

No, we certainly aren't that genxlib Nov 2019 #28

Musk is a total fraud PSPS Nov 2019 #30

Yes a total fraud Zorro Nov 2019 #72

No wonder he's always trying to high-tail it to Mars sandensea Nov 2019 #31

Musk is no sociopath Loki Liesmith Nov 2019 #42

I hope you're right sandensea Nov 2019 #47

People said DeLorean was going to revolutionize the auto market. NightWatcher Nov 2019 #34

Yes genxlib Nov 2019 #37

Meme generated. 7wo7rees Nov 2019 #46

I need to replace my car in two years. drray23 Nov 2019 #36

He'll be selling a lot of electric trucks. Because Tesla's are actually better than other vehicles. PubliusEnigma Nov 2019 #38

I'm 65 so of course my first reaction was "Get off my lawn!" flotsam Nov 2019 #39

I immediately thought of The Homer: robbob Nov 2019 #40

Where's the gun turret? Loki Liesmith Nov 2019 #41

At least the glass stands up to stones whistler162 Nov 2019 #43

I have a Tesla and it's one of the best cars that I have owned. rockfordfile Nov 2019 #44

I had a moniss Nov 2019 #65

LOL, everyone here is smarter than him. nt USALiberal Nov 2019 #45

This is similar looking to the Logan's Run solar BootinUp Nov 2019 #48

Me too! WA-03 Democrat Nov 2019 #55

I like it and if I needed a new truck I'd take a good look SonofDonald Nov 2019 #49

Elon is scum for what he did to that cave rescuer Blues Heron Nov 2019 #51

Bold move, hiring Devo to design a pickup Clash City Rocker Nov 2019 #52

That was funny as heck. BootinUp Nov 2019 #57

Your links are shit. That's not what it looks like. docgee Nov 2019 #54

Hmmmm, now Those look nicer. So I'm confused. Nt BootinUp Nov 2019 #58

Those are concept guesses from back in June Rstrstx Nov 2019 #62

They should have kept the concept guess! docgee Nov 2019 #68

I tend to agree Rstrstx Nov 2019 #70

I take it back! docgee Nov 2019 #67

I watched a 5 minute demo video and I thought it was, as usual, smart underpants Nov 2019 #56

Well, I'm a woman who's owned two trucks, so not so sure about the testicular angle there. cwydro Nov 2019 #59

Please don't misunderstand genxlib Nov 2019 #74

There is time to introduce a different design Cicada Nov 2019 #60

It's the DeLoreon of trucks n/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 2019 #66

It's a statement vehicle. The statement it makes is: MineralMan Nov 2019 #69

It certainly has a unique look Zorro Nov 2019 #71

Stainless steel construction - do the batteries generate 1.21 gigawatts? backscatter712 Nov 2019 #75

Fortunately, I have a hookup with some Libyans ... (nt) mr_lebowski Nov 2019 #78

No problem. Just use Mr Fusion. CentralMass Nov 2019 #84

I've been waiting for this vehicle. And I dig the style. byronius Nov 2019 #76

I like it. nt Ilsa Nov 2019 #77

Elon Musk is overrated AF budkin Nov 2019 #79

Hey old man! I'll get off your lawn! Liberal In Texas Nov 2019 #80

Check out this girl builds herself a "tesla pickup" Betty88 Nov 2019 #81

Saw that awhile back....pretty cool. Liberal In Texas Nov 2019 #82

my first thought too... uriel1972 Nov 2019 #83

Looks like it worked . . . Nature Man Nov 2019 #85

I've grown to like it, somewhat Mersky Nov 2019 #87