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No more Cybertrucks; Musk moves on from the angular metallic flop

Tesla is ending production of the Cybertruck in mid-2027, freeing up space in its factory for other products, likely including the Cybercab. The Cybertruck's development was troubled, struggling with assembly tolerances and requiring a conventional unibody chassis, rather than the planned stainless steel monocoque. The truck's angular design and high price-point, initially expected to be under $40,000, may have contributed to its commercial failure. Tesla's misstep is often compared to the Edsel, another car brand that failed to gain traction in the market.

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