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Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Struggles in Snow, Rescued by Ford Truck

Ford CEO Jim Farley invites Tesla CEO Elon Musk to collaborate on 48-volt EV architecture following incident

  • Tesla's Cybertruck prototype was seen struggling with off-road driving in the snow, requiring a Ford Super Duty truck to pull it out. The incident was captured in a video that has been circulating online.
  • Ford CEO Jim Farley shared the video and clarified that it was not an advertisement, but a real occurrence. He also took the opportunity to invite Tesla CEO Elon Musk to collaborate on 48-volt EV architecture.
  • The Cybertruck in the video was marked as a 'Release Candidate,' indicating that it was a prototype and not a production model.
  • Tesla is reportedly testing a 'Wade Mode' for the Cybertruck that pressurizes the battery pack to allow the vehicle to drive through water.
  • Despite the incident, Tesla continues to market the Cybertruck as an off-road capable vehicle.
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