Tesla’s Cybertruck is one of the most polarising products to be released in the automotive industry, and it’s set to hit production in 2023. Now, Tesla has patented the external steel body material for the Cybertruck, which Elon Musk has described as “new metal”.
This new metal is an ultra-hard cold-worked steel alloy, which is a lot stronger than the traditional materials used in automotive exteriors such as aluminium and plastics. This steel alloy was developed in part by Charles Kuehmann, who has been VP of Materials Engineering at SpaceX and Tesla since 2015.
The Cybertruck was recently spotted going up a grassy hill at Tesla’s new engineering HQ, and Tesla also put out an official post on Twitter showcasing the Cybertruck in a light studio. Another video of the Cybertruck has also emerged this weekend by What’s Inside on Twitter, showing drone footage with a clear view of the roof and a blacked-out tray cover.
With more frequent sightings of the Cybertruck as initial production nears, it’s good news for over a million reservation holders all around the world. We expect an update on the Cybertruck’s production later in the week at Tesla’s investors day event.
Tesla’s new metal for the Cybertruck is a revolutionary development in the automotive industry. It’s ultra-hard cold-worked steel alloy is much stronger than traditional materials used in automotive exteriors, and it was developed in part by Charles Kuehmann, VP of Materials Engineering at SpaceX and Tesla. With more frequent sightings of the Cybertruck as production nears, it’s exciting news for over a million reservation holders all around the world. We look forward to hearing more about the Cybertruck’s production at Tesla’s investors day event later this week.
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