Tesla Cybertruck: Why Knowing How to Crab Walk Is Smart?
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla Cybertruck : pourquoi savoir rouler en crabe est malin ?" in French.
- 02/11/2023 8:27
Photos of the Tesla Cybertruck undergoing testing reveal that it will be able to operate in crab mode. A feature much more useful than a simple gadget.
The first reaction upon learning that the Cybertruck can move sideways is to sigh and mention the need to show off. And then…
Upon reflection, on a vehicle weighing 3.7 tons (it will require a heavy vehicle license in France) and measuring 6 meters long, any solution that can improve its agility is worth considering. Maneuvering in the city, parking, extracting from a narrow alley, or off-road even on slippery terrain… The situations are quite numerous when you are like an elephant in a china shop, which is the daily traffic.
We already knew that the Tesla Cybertruck has rear-wheel steering, a technology that became popular thanks to… the Renault Laguna Coupé GT “4Control”. Cheers. Since then, Porsche in particular has adopted the concept, which ensures agility at low speeds and better stability at high speeds.
The Cybertruck is also so heavy that managing its stability through electronic aids like ESP could greatly benefit from the ability to steer all four wheels in any direction.
Finally, let’s not forget the marketing appeal of this idea, which once again aims to stand out from the long-standing competition of pickups from Ford, Toyota, or others, which primarily emphasize toughness over eccentricity. Engineering to master this technology is not accessible to all manufacturers, and the Cybertruck will benefit from this mechanically complex image.
Mark your calendars for November 30, 2023, for all the final details on the Tesla Cybertruck.
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