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[–] Makeitstop@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Getting closer to what I want, which is a reasonably sized and priced EV truck built for actual utility. I'm ok with it leaving out all the extras that I don't need, and hopefully that means it isn't also going to be tracking people and harvesting their data.

My biggest objection to the truck itself is that it's still trying to look like an ICE truck. There's no engine in front, you could easily slide the cab forward a bit to make room for a larger bed. I would much rather have a tiny frunk and an 8 foot bed, even if it means making the whole thing slightly longer. It's shorter than a corrolla, so it's not like they couldn't add a little length to the design if necessary.

Bezos being involved is also a massive turn off, but than I'm not sure who is going to go into mass manufacturing EVs without some rich asshole funding it.

[–] aeiou_ckr@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I love cab over trucks but the one thing I have experienced is the ride quality difference between an unloaded cab over and an unloaded pickup truck. The pickup wins every time due to physics. I think the other two reasons for them to pick an ICE truck look would be the limited space for covered/enclosed storage (not much of any in a cab over) and customers being used to that look. Look at the Canoo EV. That think checks all my boxes for design but is expensive and caked in features that I don’t care about.

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[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The kei truck comparison seems apt. This seems like it's for people who need a runner for their ranch or farm, or local town handyman work.

[–] JasonDJ@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

One of my neighbors has a kei truck and I want one so bad.

Like, I love the functionality of a pickup, but they are wildly impractical for everyday use...not to mention the...implications....

Something cheap enough to be an auxiliary vehicle, that can carry 4x8 sheet goods and 12ft boards without much hassle would be awesome though.

As it is now, we have two cars (A VW Passat (sedan) and a Honda Odyssey (minivan)). The minivan can carry 4x8 goods and 12ft dimensional lumber, but it requires removing the middle row. Kind of a pain in the ass. It's rather uncommon to need both cars at the same time (but still comes in clutch, pardon the pun, when we do need it)...generally the sedan is for solo trips and the minivan is for family outings. I'd replace the Passat with a kei in a heartbeat.

[–] WhatSay@slrpnk.net 8 points 2 days ago

Since incentives are being killed, it will probably be about $30k. Still looks like a good design

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

What I would love to see for a pickup like this is a rentable battery slab you could drop into the bed and temporarily boost the mileage for longer trips.

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Paywalled.

Anyone got a battery range on this vehicle?

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[–] pageflight@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

From caranddriver with no sign-in requirement.

Apart from its digital gauge cluster that also serves as the rearview camera display, power locks, cruise control, and a forward-collision-warning system with automated emergency braking, the Truck offers little in the way of luxuries.

Sounds nice. I do like highway lane following, but not essential.

[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Reminds of the first VW Beetle under fucking Hitler. One color, black. I wish Toyota would introduce their Hilux Champ to the North American market.

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[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Reserved

I am really excited for this as a DIYer and Maker

Can't wait for the 3D printed mods.

Aftermarket stereo market here I come, haven't had to buy one of those in a long time.

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