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Although not without controversies, the Tesla Cybertruck proved a public favorite. However, soon after the deliveries began, reviewers discovered that the Cybertruck's frunk would not detect objects when closing. This puts people's fingers in danger, with children the most vulnerable. Three months and many chopped carrots later, Tesla finally acknowledged the problem and promised to fix it.
Many people have complained about the shortcomings of the Cybertruck compared to what Tesla promised in 2019. However, it's hard to argue that Tesla's pickup is the most-wanted car in the world. Not only because there's a long line of reservation holders waiting to get an invite but also because celebrities are willing to pay insane amounts to buy one from the grey market.
The Cybertruck may be seen as a status symbol for now, but this doesn't mean it is perfect. Teething problems affect all new car models, let alone one that employs many untested technologies. Software issues were the most prominent, with several occasions of complete blackouts leaving owners stranded on the side of the road. Tesla will eventually iron out these wrinkles in the Cybertruck's reputation. However, something else worries people more than a mechanical or software failure.
In January, as more Cybertrucks were delivered to regular customers, some curious owners discovered that the Cybertruck's frunk hood doesn't always detect if an object is in its way when closing. More specifically, the Cybertruck uses force detection to cancel the frunk closing when something gets caught in its way. However, if an object or somebody's fingers are caught on the sides, the hood fails to detect the foreign object and continues to close, crushing it.
Because many of these experiments have used carrots to prove how unsafe the Cybertruck's frunk is, we can call this "carrot-gate." It certainly sounds better than finger-gate. Although many Tesla fans have dismissed the problem, showing how the frunk reacts to objects caught on the front, leaving your fingers on the sides of the frunk will hurt them. Many experiments showed that other vehicles, including the Rivian R1T, have better anti-pinch protection than the Cybertruck.
Earlier this week, Doug de Muro shared his Cybertruck review, and the lack of anti-pinch protection was again discussed. Although DeMuro did not use carrots, it caused many controversies in the Tesla community, with many trying to defend Tesla while accusing DeMuro of not being fair. However, DeMuro's video hit home, and Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer Wes Morrill intervened. He confirmed that Tesla is aware of this and is working very hard to fix this issue. In his own words, the team chopped "so many carrots" to calibrate the anti-pinch system for better protection.
It's unclear when the fix will be offered to customers' vehicles, but when it happens, it will be via an over-the-air update. The update will make Cybertruck's frunk more sensitive to small objects to prevent potential injuries. Hopefully, nobody will have to chop any more carrots to prove the Cybertruck is safe for children.
The Cybertruck may be seen as a status symbol for now, but this doesn't mean it is perfect. Teething problems affect all new car models, let alone one that employs many untested technologies. Software issues were the most prominent, with several occasions of complete blackouts leaving owners stranded on the side of the road. Tesla will eventually iron out these wrinkles in the Cybertruck's reputation. However, something else worries people more than a mechanical or software failure.
In January, as more Cybertrucks were delivered to regular customers, some curious owners discovered that the Cybertruck's frunk hood doesn't always detect if an object is in its way when closing. More specifically, the Cybertruck uses force detection to cancel the frunk closing when something gets caught in its way. However, if an object or somebody's fingers are caught on the sides, the hood fails to detect the foreign object and continues to close, crushing it.
Because many of these experiments have used carrots to prove how unsafe the Cybertruck's frunk is, we can call this "carrot-gate." It certainly sounds better than finger-gate. Although many Tesla fans have dismissed the problem, showing how the frunk reacts to objects caught on the front, leaving your fingers on the sides of the frunk will hurt them. Many experiments showed that other vehicles, including the Rivian R1T, have better anti-pinch protection than the Cybertruck.
Earlier this week, Doug de Muro shared his Cybertruck review, and the lack of anti-pinch protection was again discussed. Although DeMuro did not use carrots, it caused many controversies in the Tesla community, with many trying to defend Tesla while accusing DeMuro of not being fair. However, DeMuro's video hit home, and Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer Wes Morrill intervened. He confirmed that Tesla is aware of this and is working very hard to fix this issue. In his own words, the team chopped "so many carrots" to calibrate the anti-pinch system for better protection.
It's unclear when the fix will be offered to customers' vehicles, but when it happens, it will be via an over-the-air update. The update will make Cybertruck's frunk more sensitive to small objects to prevent potential injuries. Hopefully, nobody will have to chop any more carrots to prove the Cybertruck is safe for children.
big improvement coming via OTA. Team worked super hard on this. So many carrots.
— Wes (@wmorrill3) March 29, 2024
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