Why the Tesla Cybertruck is years behind schedule
But it’s stainless steel that most intrigues him. Ewing explains that the cost of the material exceeds conventional steel “because it contains chromium and often other ingredients, like nickel and molybdenum, that are in high demand. Stainless steel’s tendency to spring back to its original shape means it cannot be stamped into fenders and other parts as easily as the more pliable steel used by most automakers. It also requires special welding techniques.
The story takes a dive into design and mass-production questions, noting the Cybertruck body “has none of the curves typical of most vehicles, instead consisting of flat steel panels that experts say are probably cut with lasers and then welded together, eliminating the need for powerful stamping machines.”
Ewing also speculates about safety. “The steel used in most cars is designed to crumple in a crash, absorbing energy and protecting passengers,” he writes. “Stainless steel does not crumple as easily, exposing passengers to more of the force from impact." Summing up, he writes, “If nothing else, the Cybertruck will stand out in a crowded field.” But when? It'sFor a deeper dive into the difficulties bringing a stainless steel truck to market,
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