Tesla’s Cybertruck, which was delivered to its first consumers a few days in the past, is about to rework right into a useful boat, in response to a current tweet by Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO introduced plans to supply a “mod bundle” that may allow the Cybertruck to traverse no less than 100 meters of water, noting that upgrades to the cabin door seals are primarily wanted. This announcement follows the graduation of Cybertruck deliveries on December 1st, 2023.
We’re going to provide a mod bundle that permits Cybertruck to traverse no less than 100m of water as a ship.
Largely simply have to improve cabin door seals.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 19, 2023
The thought of the Cybertruck having amphibious capabilities is just not fully new, as Musk had hinted at it as early as 2020; In response to a 3D artist’s rendering depicting the Cybertruck as a ship, Musk advised that they may make it work. Over time, Musk continued to tease the automobile’s water-friendly options, stating that the Cybertruck could be “waterproof sufficient to serve briefly as a ship, so it might cross rivers, lakes, and even seas that aren’t too uneven.”
Whereas Musk’s current tweet supplies extra particular particulars, there may be nonetheless some public skepticism, a standard response to a lot of Musk’s statements. Regardless of this, lovers have expressed pleasure, creating renders and AI-generated photos depicting the Cybertruck seamlessly navigating by water.
The announcement additionally brings to thoughts the Cybercat and Cybercat foiler, elements designed to rework the Cybertruck right into a high-performance amphibious catamaran:
Cybercat. (Picture: Cybercat)
Cybercat Foiler. (Picture: Cybercat)
It’s value noting that Elon Musk’s statements typically generate buzz and hypothesis, and whereas the thought of the Cybertruck doubling as a ship appears intriguing, sensible implementation and regulatory issues stay to be seen.
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