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Elon Musk hints at new, more offbeat Cybertruck

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Billionaire tweets that the Cybertruck will have four e-motors and all-wheel steering, plus the ability to drive sideways

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted in a tweet that the company's latest Cybertruck will a get a more powerful model that will include the ability to move sideways. Picture: SUPPLIEDLike Elon Musk, the Cybertruck is eccentric. In keeping with that image the Tesla CEO first introduced the vehicle in an appearance on rapper Travis Scott’sThe yet-to-be-sold upgrade resembles a blocky aerofoil shape, unlike anything else in its purported lifestyle-truck segment.

Musk said the pickup would offer models with battery options for distances of 400km, 500km and a range-topping model with 800km. The triple-motor version is estimated to produce 596kW and 1,355Nm and Tesla says this should see this Cybertruck accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in a staggering 2.9 seconds and have the ability to tow seven tonnes.

These updates are in line with a rising electric truck offensive by rivals Ford with its F-150 Lightning, EV start-up Rivian whose latest R1T pickup also offers four-electric motors, and GMC with its Hummer EV that has almost 15,000Nm on tap.

 

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