It used to be like spotting a sasquatch, but now Cybertruck appears on X.com almost as much as Tesla's CEO. Today, sightings of Elon Musk's futuristic truck are increasingly common, but that certainly is not downplaying the excitement this vehicle has created since it was first announced.
Remember when a blurry image would be scrutinized and written about for days? It seems like it was just yesterday. Now people are spotting these stainless steel beasts at rest stops and seemingly abandoned on the side of the road. The sightings used to be central to Giga-Texas, but the radius is getting wider as more videos surface.
On The Road: A Fleet on the Move
A fleet of Cybertrucks has been spotted in Lonoke, Arkansas, transported on the back of trailers. Interestingly, one Cybertruck bore the mysterious label "completed crash ready" and was coupled with the front bumper concealed in thick white plastic.
The sighting near Lonoke—eight hours from Giga Austin—might indicate that the Cybertrucks were on their way to, or perhaps returning from crash testing. The positioning adds weight to the speculation, given that they had 13 hours more to reach the IIHS testing place in Virginia. Observant fans have also noticed a new wheel design, signaling further refinements in the truck's development.
Droning On: Up Close and Personal
The rise in Cybertruck sightings also includes drone footage (below), shot by Joe Tegtmeyer, of the vehicle cruising around Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. Though the footage could easily be dismissed as mundane, a keen eye will notice the 4-wheel steering as the Cybertruck executes a U-turn and the shine of its stainless steel exterior under the sun. It's a brief yet essential look into what we can expect once the Cybertruck hits the roads.
Gearing Up for Deliveries
The growing accumulation of Cybertrucks outside Giga-Texas points towards impending deliveries. The closer we get to the official release, the more Cybertrucks are spotted on public roads, signaling that production is in full swing. An additional sighting of six Tesla Cybertrucks being transported, potentially for crash testing, further emphasizes the ramp-up in activity.
From being an elusive Bigfoot-like creature to a frequent sight on America's highways, the Cybertruck's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Whether for testing, transportation, or simply teasing the eagerly waiting public, these spottings represent a pivotal moment in Tesla's history.
Interesting that @Tesla is using in-house transportation rather than a transport conpany - More pics part 3 - 2 @Tesla Cybertrucks spotted in Lonoke, AR with one appearing to have been part of crash testing based on window markings and front cover
— Branden Flasch (@brandenflasch) August 16, 2023
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