The Cybertruck has a lightbar animation when the doors are unlocked
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We got another glimpse into the future of Tesla's Cybertruck. As the much-anticipated delivery event approaches on November 30, the stainless steel beast is now available in showrooms across the U.S. and Canada. Even now, just days before the big event, the Cybertruck still offers surprises.
The Cybertruck Owl: A Nod to Personalization
A recentsighting by omg_tesla has unveiled more elements. The Cybertruck owl is displayed on the infotainment system screen while Sentry Mode is activated. It's a unique element that adds a touch of personalization to the already over-the-top Cybertruck's interior experience. Everyone loves the owl as the t-shirt has been sold out in all sizes for months.
It's hard to say what the most iconic symbol of the Cybertruck is, but indeed, the headlights and a straight light bar across the front bumper symbolize this truck. The vehicle's light bar activates when the vehicle is unlocked. Seeing that bar turn on as the driver gets in is a showstopper.
Moreover, the Cybertruck's suspension behavior caught the eye. The truck raises to a medium suspension position once the driver gets inside the vehicle and presumably touches the brake. This observation also hints that the Cybertruck defaults to the lowest suspension setting when parked. While it's unclear if this is a standard feature or customizable, it certainly answers questions some of the less-tall potential owners had about getting in the beast.
Understanding Tesla's Suspension Philosophy
So many things will set the Cybertruck away from the pack, but the suspension is undoubtedly a headliner. Viewers of the video often mistook the truck's medium suspension setting for its highest due to the impressive elevation.
A few months back, Munro Live provided a deeper understanding of Tesla's suspension strategy. Contrasting competitors like Rivian, Tesla appears to favor a robust yet straightforward design, evident in the presence of an anti-roll bar and a dynamic damping actuator.
Munro Live's analysis emphasizes high-strength materials, balancing weight and durability. The unique design and layout of the suspension components, crafted for both on-road comfort and off-road prowess, highlight Tesla's dedication to efficiency and performance.
The latest sightings and insights into the Cybertruck's features, such as the adaptive light bar and suspension, reinforce Tesla's reputation for innovation. With the delivery event around the corner, Tesla enthusiasts and potential customers can look forward to a powerful, efficient vehicle packed with unique, user-centric features.
BREAKING: 2 UNSEEN FEATURES FROM CYBERTRUCK Cybertruck wake up light sequence, and raise to start (sitting in low, raising up to medium aka ride height) pic.twitter.com/IXmtaj6RqT
Tesla recently showed off Giga Small Haus, an interesting new display project hosted at Giga Berlin. The small new house is located just outside the main entrance of Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory, with a Quicksilver Model Y parked inside.
Giga Small Haus is powered only by solar and Powerwall 3 - disconnected from the local grid and from Giga Berlin itself. It serves as a live demonstration of Tesla Solar and Tesla’s Powerwall battery backup.
Giga Small Haus
The centerpiece of the display is a Model Y in Quicksilver - a beautiful pick for a beautifully lit house. However, that’s not the real focus here - it's the Powerwall and Gateway on the wall.
The Powerwall is the focus of Giga Small Haus, and there’s a display with some additional information on the wall. Part of the display also includes a screen that displays the current output of the Powerwall itself versus the consumption of Giga Small Haus, as well as the input from solar.
The interior exhibit of Giga Small Haus
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The text on the exhibit is divided into several sections. Here’s a translated and edited version of what we can see from Tesla’s images. Some additional text is obscured. If someone visits Giga Small Haus, let us know.
Powerwall
Powerwall is a home battery system that stores energy from solar panels, the electrical grid, or during off-peak hours and powers your home during the day or during a power outage.
With Powerwall, you can use self-generated solar energy during the day and night, thus avoiding high electricity costs. You can also store excess energy produced during sunny periods for use during times of low production or power outages.
Key Features
Energy Storage: Powerwall stores excess energy from solar panels or the grid for later use or during power outages.
Backup Power: In the event of a power outage, Powerwall automatically switches to battery power to ensure continuous power supply.
Integration: Powerwall can be seamlessly integrated with existing solar systems and other power sources.
Scalability: Multiple Powerwalls can be installed to meet higher energy storage needs.
Smart Energy Management: Powerwall works with Tesla's software to optimize energy consumption and reduce costs.
How Powerwall Works
Storage: During the day, when solar panels produce more energy than needed, the excess is stored in Powerwall.
Usage: At night or during times of low solar production, the stored energy is used to power the home, reducing reliance on the grid.
Backup: During a power outage, Powerwall automatically provides power to critical circuits, ensuring continuous operation of essential appliances.
Benefits
Cost Savings: By storing and using solar energy, you can reduce your electricity bills.
Reliability: Provides backup power during outages, ensuring your home remains powered.
Sustainability: Promotes the use of renewable energy by storing excess solar production for later use.
Overall, Giga Small Haus is an interesting real-life demo of what Powerwall and Solar can accomplish. It would be neat if Tesla built more of these displays - perhaps near major Delivery and Service Centers and at Giga Texas, Fremont, Giga Shanghai, and other facilities. Many Tesla owners have yet to learn about and experience some of Tesla’s Energy products.
Tesla has added the Acceleration Boost option to the Tesla store for owners of the 2024 Model 3 Long Range - specifically owners in Australia and China. Acceleration Boost is an upgrade that provides a significant performance boost, drastically narrowing the performance gap between the Long Range and Performance versions of the same model.
This upgrade will likely become available in Europe, Canada, and the United States in the next few days as Tesla updates its shops globally.
Acceleration Boost
This new Acceleration Boost is retailing for $3,000 AUD, or approximately $2,000 USD. That’s the same price for current owners of older Model 3 or Model Y Long Range vehicles, which all have the option to purchase Acceleration Boost through the shop.
The boost provides improved 0-100km/h (0-60mph) performance, bumping the 2024 Model 3 LR from 4.4s to 3.8s. The 2024 Performance version comes in at a blazing fast 2.9 seconds, so while it isn’t equivalent to just buying a performance variant in the first place, it is still a noticeable and significant upgrade.
Performance variants also come with a different front fascia vent for cooling, performance drive units, sport seats, adaptive suspension, 20-inch wheels, and Track Mode V3. That’s a significant number of additional features in the $10,000 USD price difference between the Long Range and Performance versions.
Should You Buy It?
If you’ve purchased a Long Range model and are itching to go just that little bit faster at every red light, this is the upgrade for you. It previously came with the cost of slightly reducing vehicle range, but the Tesla store doesn’t make a note of reduced range this time around. The 2023 Model 3 and Model Y Long Range models had an efficiency loss of about 5% due to the additional always-available acceleration and cooling.
You could drive in Chill mode to mostly negate that efficiency loss, but what’s the fun in driving in Chill when you just got Acceleration Boost? Anyhow, the shop listing for the 2024 variant doesn’t include this detail, so it's possible Tesla may have worked some more engineering magic.
Overall, if you’ve got the $3,000 AUD burning a hole in your pocket, some Tesla referral credits sitting around, or just want to go faster, it's definitely an upgrade many users find valuable.
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