Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has proposed that the Cybertruck implicated in the recent explosion at the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas could be repaired and returned to service.
Despite the severity of the incident, Musk highlighted the resilience of the vehicle, noting that the truck's structure remained largely unscathed.
According to Newsweek, Musk took to his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), to express his optimism about the truck's potential restoration. "The battery pack never even caught fire and the tires are still inflated!" Musk wrote. "Once we get this Cybertruck back to Tesla, we'll buff out the scratches and get it back on the road." However, it remains uncertain whether Musk's comments were made in jest or if Tesla genuinely intends to undertake the restoration process.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which is investigating the explosion, has acknowledged the Cybertruck's robust design as a factor in its survival. "It looks like the exterior of the truck is completely intact," said Sheriff Kevin McMahill. He suggested that the vehicle's design significantly limited the internal damage caused by the explosion.
Musk has consistently touted the Cybertruck's durability as a key selling point, emphasizing that its body panels are robust enough to withstand low-velocity bullets. This claim appears to have been substantiated by the aftermath of the explosion, which saw the vehicle's chassis largely intact. The police have suggested that the explosion seemed to have moved "up and out" of the vehicle rather than expanding outward.
The explosion occurred on New Year's Day when Matthew Livelsberger fatally shot himself inside the Cybertruck, causing it to burst into flames outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. Following the incident, authorities discovered large quantities of gas canisters and fireworks in the truck.
Musk has vehemently denied suggestions that a vehicle malfunction could have caused the explosion, even threatening to sue several news organizations for propagating such claims. His assertion that "The battery pack never even caught fire and the tires are still inflated!" seems to be a direct rebuttal to these allegations.
The investigation into the explosion continues, with authorities treating it as a potential terror attack. Meanwhile, Musk is poised to play a significant role in the incoming Trump administration as the co-head of the Department for Government Efficiency.
The resilience of the Cybertruck in the face of such a violent incident underscores the vehicle's robust design and may serve to bolster Musk's claims about its durability. However, the incident also raises questions about the safety of electric vehicles and the potential risks they may pose in extreme situations. As the investigation continues, these issues will undoubtedly be scrutinized further.
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