- Mon Feb 24, 2025 4:56 pm
#7427
Cyber Cab: No Paint, Just Plastic – Genius or Gimmick?
Tesla’s confirmed its Cyber Cab will sport plastic body panels with color injected during molding, eliminating the paint shop entirely. This echoes the Cybertruck’s approach, but raises some intriguing questions. While efficiency is key for a robotaxi, are we sacrificing durability and aesthetics for cost savings?
Tesla claims this process eliminates orange peel and paint bleed, resulting in a flawless finish. But how will these plastic panels hold up against the daily grind of a taxi service? Will scratches and dents be more prominent? How easy will repairs be, and will the color matching be perfect?
This “baked-in” color approach limits initial color options, though Tesla suggests other colors are theoretically possible. Could this be a future trend for all Tesla vehicles? Imagine customizing your car’s color during the manufacturing process! What colors would you choose?
This move further emphasizes Tesla’s focus on streamlining production and minimizing environmental impact. Is this the future of car manufacturing? Are other automakers likely to follow suit? What are the long-term implications for the automotive paint industry?
Let’s discuss the pros and cons of this innovative approach. Share your thoughts on the Cyber Cab’s plastic panels and the potential future of car color customization.
Tesla’s confirmed its Cyber Cab will sport plastic body panels with color injected during molding, eliminating the paint shop entirely. This echoes the Cybertruck’s approach, but raises some intriguing questions. While efficiency is key for a robotaxi, are we sacrificing durability and aesthetics for cost savings?
Tesla claims this process eliminates orange peel and paint bleed, resulting in a flawless finish. But how will these plastic panels hold up against the daily grind of a taxi service? Will scratches and dents be more prominent? How easy will repairs be, and will the color matching be perfect?
This “baked-in” color approach limits initial color options, though Tesla suggests other colors are theoretically possible. Could this be a future trend for all Tesla vehicles? Imagine customizing your car’s color during the manufacturing process! What colors would you choose?
This move further emphasizes Tesla’s focus on streamlining production and minimizing environmental impact. Is this the future of car manufacturing? Are other automakers likely to follow suit? What are the long-term implications for the automotive paint industry?
Let’s discuss the pros and cons of this innovative approach. Share your thoughts on the Cyber Cab’s plastic panels and the potential future of car color customization.
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