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Did Tesla’s Cybertruck Break the Mold on EV Pickup Truck Design?

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This chapter explores initial reactions to the Cybertruck's unconventional design, comparing it to traditional pickup trucks and posing questions about its impact on EV design and Tesla's future.
  • The Cybertruck's angular design is a significant departure from traditional truck designs.
  • The design sparks reactions ranging from admiration to criticism.
  • The chapter questions whether the Cybertruck's design is a gimmick or a sign of future EV trends.

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When Tesla started developing the Cybertruck, CEO Elon Musk tasked the company's chief designer with creating a car that "feels like the future." But did it break the mold on what a pickup truck is? And how will it change truck design in the future? WSJ auto columnist Dan Neil test drove the Cybertruck. He spoke with WSJ’s Charlotte Gartenberg about his take on Tesla’s polarizing vehicle, and what it means for the future of EV design.

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Further reading: 

I Gave Tesla’s Cybertruck a 48-Hour Thrashing. It (Mostly) Survived.) 

Tesla Hopes the Cybertruck Design Gives It an Edge) 

Tesla Designer: Cybertruck’s Funky Design Gives It an Edge) 

How Tesla’s Cybertruck Compares with Other Pickups) 

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