Controversial Cybertruck
Second Accident in the US
Even the Airbags Didn’t Deploy
Tesla’s large pickup, the Cybertruck, is attracting much attention with its unparalleled presence. The design, composed only of straight lines, evokes a spaceship, and the stainless steel material for the body that is said to withstand bullets is also notable.
The Cybertruck is still in limited production, so there is still a huge waitlist in the United States.
The current number of reservations in the US is over 1 million, and Tesla has announced that it will maintain an annual production volume of 250,000 Cybertrucks until next year. With the growing interest in the Cybertruck, the second accident has become a hot topic.
Valet Parking Employee Crashes Into Concrete Wall
Airbags Didn’t Deploy Despite Frontal Collision
The second accident involving a Tesla Cybertruck occurred on the 4th. A valet parking employee at a Beverly Hills hotel stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake and crashed into a concrete wall and a palm tree.
As a result of the accident, the Cybertruck was severely damaged. The impact of the accident was so significant that the front wheel was detached, but the strange thing is that the airbags did not deploy, even though it was a frontal collision. Furthermore, it was reported that the owner of this vehicle had promised to lend it to Justin Bieber, which drew even more attention.
Fortunately, the Driver Was Unharmed
The first Accident Occurred Last Year
The driver was reportedly not seriously injured. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been revealed, and the owner of the Cybertruck has not received any information from the insurance company about how this vehicle will be handled.
Meanwhile, on December 29, 2023, the first accident involving a Cybertruck occurred. The accident was reportedly when a Corolla crossed the centerline and hit the Cybertruck, which was driving generally on a two-lane road. Fortunately, both drivers were not seriously injured, but the Corolla was more heavily damaged because the weight of the Cybertruck was twice as heavy as the Corolla.
Also Entered Korea for Exhibition Purposes
However, the Probability of Official Release is Slim
A few days ago, the appearance of the Cybertruck that entered South Korea also attracted the attention of many netizens. It came to Korea after touring eight cities in China at the end of last month. Tesla Korea has not released any particular position regarding the exhibition schedule in Korea.
However, the probability of the Cybertruck being officially released in Korea looks pretty slight. Despite the expensive price of the Tesla Cybertruck, which is about $90,000, it is said to be so popular in the United States that you must wait five years. Therefore, Tesla is not yet considering exporting the Cybertruck.
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