Hi everybody and welcome back to the Elon Musk podcast where we bring you the latest on Elon Musk's companies, SpaceX, Tesla, This new Cyber Truck coming in pretty soon. Hopefully we bring that to you every day in 15 minutes or less. So please take a second and follow or subscribe on whatever podcast app that you're listening on right now. Now let's get into some Cyber Truck news because this is a
pretty cool vehicle. Now, the much anticipated launch of Tesla Cyber Truck is showing signs of imminent realization as multiple units of the futuristic electric pickup truck were spotted at the automaker's gigafactory in Texas. According to new drone footage and eyewitness accounts down
there. Now, a drone pilot who regularly monitors Tesla's Texas factory captured images of nine covered vehicles resembling the distinct shape of cyber trucks in the factory's outbound transportation lot on August 13th, 2023. The vehicles were later seen being transported to an unknown destination. Now, the reason behind the covered cyber trucks is unclear, but speculation points to either protection from weather or the concealment of specific details of the vehicles.
And these vehicles could represent a batch of the first cyber trucks meant for delivery. Now inside the Gigafactory though, more cyber trucks were observed, potentially indicating that Tesla is progressing towards the official commencement of the production now. The presence of these vehicles aligns with previous sightings of cyber trucks on roads in California and at least 5 units in New Zealand for cold weather testing.
Now, the recent sightings have fueled expectations that Tesla is approaching the start of production for the cyber Truck, a vehicle that has captured significant attention for its innovative design and electric capabilities. And Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously hinted at a delivery event that might occur before the end of the third quarter of 2023. Now, while excitement grows around the spotted cyber trucks, there have been incidents
involving prototypes. During Tesla's evolving test program, a release candidate cyber Truck was found seemingly broken down by the side of the Interstate 280 Almonte exit in Los Altos Hills. In an onlooker reported a Tesla employee working under the hood before the vehicle was covered
and left abandoned. This breakdown should not necessarily be interpreted as a red flag, as it's common for test vehicles to encounter issues and breakdowns during testing can help the company identify and correct potential problems before they appear in mass produced vehicles.
Now close examination of the incidence images have provided insight into the cyber trucks More refined features including the opening for the required external speaker for pedestrian warnings and what seems to be the structural battery pack and such refinement and fitting and details is promising for a release candidate. Now Tesla is yet to disclose the final pricing and specifications for the cyber truck.
Observers anticipate that the details will be announced at a delivery event which might happen at the end of September and the first batch of deliveries is expected to be limited and could be directed. And a select group of Tesla employees and insiders, such as board members and the cyber trucks Official start of production represents a significant milestone for Tesla as it strives to revolutionize
the electric vehicle industry. Now, the launch has been closely watched by analysts and enthusiasts alike. Given Tesla's track record of disrupting traditional automotive markets, the electric pickup truck is reportedly undergoing final validation and the multiple sightings of cyber trucks inside and outside the Gigafactory are seen as a robust indication that the launch timeline might be met.
And these recent discoveries, alongside ongoing tests of the cyber truck suspension in California and other preparations, underlined Tesla's commitment to ensuring that the vehicle is ready for production. And with the end of September drawing near, anticipation is building for the official launch
of the cyber truck. Now we're waiting for the specs, we're waiting for The pricing and the appearance of multiple cyber trucks ready for shipment adds to the conviction that Tesla's futuristic pickup truck is poised to make its mark on the automotive landscape. A Tesla did not immediately respond to our request for comment on the latest sightings in the status of cyber trucks production.
They never really comment on these things, so can't really ask for much or can't really expect much from them. Now there's countless fans of the cyber truck and there's countless buyers waiting for it, and these recent glimpses offer a promising sign that the wait may be soon over.
Now, the forthcoming months will provide a critical view and a Tesla's ability to actually deliver the Cyber Truck on time and it could possibly solidify the Cyber trucks place in the EV revolution that's happening right now in front of us. Thank you so much for listening today everybody. Like I said at the beginning of the show, you'll get your Elon Musk news, Tesla news, SpaceX, etcetera, all of your news about Elon's companies here in 15 minutes or less, possibly 10
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