Tesla has been teasing the Cybertruck’s crash tests for months, with the company even using it as an April Fools joke this year. As per a recent sighting of the all-electric pickup truck, it would appear that the Cybertruck is currently undergoing some crash tests, and it seems to be performing fairly well.
The video, which was shared by the Cybertruck Owners Club to Teslarati, showed a Cybertruck at the back of a trailer. Two vehicles were being transported at the time, with one unit being covered and another being exposed. Fortunately enough, a TikTok user was able to take a close look at one of the Cybertrucks, including the vehicle’s interior.
The exposed Cybertruck was evidently crash tested, as revealed in a sticker placed on the vehicle that read “Cybertruck Ditch Rollover.” Electric vehicle enthusiasts were quite surprised at the state of the Cybertruck’s exterior, as the all-electric truck did not look too beaten up. It had some trim falling off, its bed was a mess, some of its windows were cracked, and its roof was crushed, but the Cybertruck did not look totaled at all.
This was quite evident in the interior of the vehicle. As could be seen in the video, the Cybertruck’s cabin remained largely intact after its ditch rollover test. Even its rear display, which was teased recently in an off-roading video, seemed undamaged during the crash. The seats also looked mostly intact, despite some airbags seemingly going off during the rollover test.
The Cybetruck’s safety in the event of a crash has been a notable topic among the electric vehicle community since the all-electric pickup truck made its debut in late 2019. While Tesla advocates predicted that the Cybertruck would continue Tesla’s tradition of making vehicles that are extremely safe, critics argued that the all-electric pickup’s steel frame would make the vehicle unsafe for passengers.
Considering how the Cybertruck looks after its crash test, however, then perhaps Tesla advocates are right. The company, after all, is famed for its insane focus on safety. One could criticize Tesla for missing the panel alignment of its of its cars from time to time, but no one can deny the fact that each vehicle from the company has performed excellently in crash tests worldwide. Thus, despite the Cybertruck being a completely different breed of vehicle, it would likely be just as safe — if not more — than Tesla’s electric cars today.
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Starlink rival Amazon’s Project Kuiper invests $20M in Indonesia
Amazon’s Project Kuiper eyes $90M in Indonesia by 2035. With Starlink already active, who will win the race for rural connectivity?
Starlink rival Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans to invest $20 million in Indonesia. Similar to SpaceX’s Starlink internet services, Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low earth orbit (LEO) connection service.
The initial investment will go toward building six gateway stations in the country as Amazon prepares to start Kuiper operations. Amazon plans to invest up to $90 million in Project Kuiper in Indonesia by 2035. The company aims to expand infrastructure and expand internet access in various regions of the country.
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Application, Meutya V. Hafid, supported Amazon’s Project Kuiper.
“We want to ensure that every citizen, regardless of location, has equal access to digital technology. With the support of investment and innovation from the private sector, we can accelerate digital transformation and create greater opportunities for the community,” Meutya said.
Amazon has already applied for operational permits in Indonesia for Project Kuiper. The company is in the middle of processing telecommunications licenses and satellite leasing rights. Amazon Kuiper is also seeking to receive a Business Identification Number (NIB) to comply with Indonesia’s latest regulations on operations by foreign companies.
“We understand that connectivity is still a challenge in many remote areas. Therefore, we want to work with the government and local partners to provide wider internet access for the people of Indonesia,” said the Global Head of Licensing and International Regulatory Affairs at Amazon Project Kuiper, Gonzalo de Dios.
Besides Indonesia, Amazon’s Project Kuiper is also competing with SpaceX’s Starlink in the United Kingdom. As of September 2024, Amazon was reportedly close to receiving a license to start Project Kuiper operations in the UK.
SpaceX’s Starlink launched in Indonesia last year. Elon Musk visited Indonesian President Joko Widodo during Starlink’s debut in the Southeast Asian country.
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SpaceX is in talks with another potential Starlink partner in India
Vodafone explores SpaceX Starlink partnership to boost rural internet in India! Rivals Bharti Airtel & Jio are already on board.
SpaceX is in talks with another potential Starlink partner in India: Vodafone Idea Ltd. The Indian telecom company has not confirmed a partnership with SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services to its customers.
“We are in exploratory talks with various Satcom providers, including Starlink,” commented Vodafone.
Vodafone Idea’s share price was up by 4.93% on Wednesday after news spread that the telecom company was talking with SpaceX about Starlink internet services. However, Vodafone clarified that its talks with SpaceX are a routine business strategy to continue enhancing the quality of its services and expand its telecommunication offerings.
Vodafone is talking with multiple Satcom providers at the moment, not just SpaceX. The company’s Chief Technology Officer, Jagbir Singh, noted that satellite services could help Vodafone expand its fixed and mobile networks to areas that traditional infrastructure can not reach. He added that the telecom company aims to offer fixed wireless broadband in rural areas and small towns.
Two of Vodafone’s rivals in India have already inked deals with SpaceX to offer Starlink services, namely Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms.
Despite the agreements with Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms, SpaceX’s Starlink has not received regulatory approval to operate in India. As of November 2024, Starlink India had only one box to check in order to receive approval. It needs to fully comply with the Indian government’s security regulations, specifically related to data storage.
Tesla attacks have been deemed a federal crime by the FBI’s Las Vegas Field Office after several Tesla vehicles were shot at and set on fire in Sin City.
“To those who might think that something like this is justifiable or potentially even admirable, we want you to know this is a federal crime,” commented Special Agent Spencer Evans, who is in charge of the FBI’s Las Vegas Field Office.
Surveillance footage from the Las Vegas Tesla attack revealed a person dressed in black clothing shooting at the electric cars and then setting them on fire with Molotov cocktails. One Molotov cocktail, which failed to explode, was found inside a Tesla vehicle and is currently being examined as evidence.
Fortunately, no one sustained any injuries in the Las Vegas Tesla attack. The fire department that responded to the fire was able to extinguish the fires before they could reach the Tesla batteries.
According to Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, several 911 calls were made at around 2:45 am. The calls reported a fire at a Tesla facility.
“Officers discovered several vehicles on fire as well as the word ‘Resist’ spray-painted on the front doors of the business,” Asst. Sheriff Koren told CNN.
The Tesla Las Vegas fire is the second case under FBI investigation. The FBI Seattle Field Office is investigating Tesla attacks in their area after March 11, when six Tesla Cybertrucks were spray-painted with swastikas and profanity.
Tesla attacks across the United States have become more common and are often tied to Elon Musk’s political activities. While the attacks are meant to hurt Tesla, the company, it has actually hurt people and other car owners more. A few non-Tesla cars have also been damaged in the attacks due to their proximity.
“You’re not hurting Elon, I already purchased the truck. You’re hurting people that work for a living, and that’s extremely wrong. You want to make a political statement? Go and protest in front of dealerships; that’s fine. That’s your right. But to vandalize people’s property with hate symbols?” commented one Jewish Tesla owner, whose Cybertruck was marked with a Swastika.
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