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Re:1.2M Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Orders by skee_0x4459 on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @09:46PM (#28068789)
the chassis is aluminum? im pretty sure its steel

edit: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2021...

steel frame.

Re:1.2M Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Orders by aynyc on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @11:05PM (#28069341)
Fair enough. They are two different construction. That being said, F150L has V2V/V2H charging, so that might be useful for a lot of folks who live in areas where infrastructure isn't amazing.
Re:1.2M Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Orders by pests on Thursday August 05, 2021 @12:51AM (#28069991)
Where did you see V2V mentioned? Or are you assuming it's possible due to the normal plugs? The V2H charging is an extra $7500 (included in the platinum model) for the interconnect to your house.
Re:1.2M Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Orders by new_realist on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @10:00PM (#28068894)
If you live in an area with harsh winters, your battery will degrade faster than usual. Do you want to a frame which is going to outlast an obsolete vehicle?
Re:1.2M Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Orders by skee_0x4459 on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @10:06PM (#28068930)
cold weather causes the battery to self-discharge at a higher than normal rate, not degrade or become damaged. but i would be happy to upgrade my pack, all of which are designed to be swapped out easily and even quickly enough for re-charge by swap in some models, when the next quantum leap in electrolyte chemistry comes along.
Re:1.2M Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Orders by dzhiurgis on Wednesday August 04, 2021 @11:25PM (#28069481)
Opposite is true for leaf sans cooling in hot climates…