I think it's mostly the people that think it's too radical of a change. They expected Tesla to release a more conventional vehicle that looks like other trucks now. Considering that the first Tesla cars looked at least somewhat like the ICE cars in their class, it wasn't an unreasonable assumption.
Also, the geometry of the body is more functional that it is for form and that probably puts at least a few people off.
Totally. I doodled this truck all of the time. However, I'm not sure if the 70k USD model will be equipped with external rockets and bazookas like my sketches predicted
Well, from a utility point of view not to bad. Earlier Defenders could be used as generators for farming machines. And having compressed air isn't the worst thing to have. Doesn't change the fact that it is ugly as f*.
The earliest stick welding equipment was a room full of lead acid batteries. You only need about 24-48v for welding, tesla batteries are closer to 400v but I am sure they could find a way.
I owned an Aztek and it was actually one of my more favorite cars because I could sleep in it if needed. I also really loved the Honda Element. I spend many a night at a beach and was very comfortable.
Sadly, totalled it in May 1990 avoiding an animal that ran out in front of me on a two lane country road with gravel, going a bit too fast. avoided the animal, thankfully, and wanted a new 900 turbo since, but they were only made a few more years.
Damn pitty, but as long as you weren't hurt who really cares about a car? They are getting rare, looked them up the other day. But then I realized one 82 car is the max I might be allowed!
My current car is a '08 euro Civic (FN2), your typical hot hatch. Or maybe not! Fold the back seats down and the floor is flat, long/large enough to drop a camping mat or two and fall asleep while looking at the stars up through the rear window.
The design was very divisive when it rolled out but I find it still looks awesome ten years down the road.
