Cybertruck vs. Silverado Tug-of-War: Someone Loose Badly full story

Tesla Cybertruck's 2019 tug-of-war video against Ford F-150 raised doubts about fairness

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In a recent real-world test, a Cybertruck lost against a Chevy Silverado in a tug-of-war.

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The culprit seems to be the Cybertruck's traction control system, limiting its power.

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Disabling the system through questionable methods provided limited success in a parked state.

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Overcoming the traction control issue remains a challenge for future tug-of-war attempts.

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A potential workaround involves tricking the Cybertruck into thinking it's towing a trailer.

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This event highlights the complexities of comparing real-world performance to staged demonstrations.

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The Cybertruck's towing capabilities remain unclear due to the limitation.

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The outcome sparks discussions and suggestions for future attempts without traction control interference.

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