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  "id": 18539162,
  "title": "Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/tesla-to-wind-down-cybertruck-production",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-06T12:13:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/tesla-wind-cybertruck-production-years-poor-sales-markets-rcna607817"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla plans to cease production of the Cybertruck at its Texas gigafactory in mid-2027, CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday, following years of poor sales for the innovative electric truck. The decision comes as Musk focuses on increasing the output of the newly launched Cybercab model, a vehicle central to Tesla's robotaxi ambitions. While it remains unclear whether Cybertruck production will be relocated or halted entirely, the Austin facility is the only Tesla plant capable of manufacturing its unique components. Musk called the Cybertruck \"the best vehicle Tesla has ever made\" and said its discontinuation marked the \"end of an era.\" The company only began delivering the Cybertruck to customers in late 2023, selling 20,237 units in the US last year, a 48% decrease from 2024's 38,965 sales. Musk had initially predicted annual sales of 250,000 units, but the futuristic design limited its appeal, particularly in markets like Europe where pedestrian safety regulations pose challenges. The Cybertruck's sharp-edged stainless-steel exterior and innovative features, such as butterfly doors and a lack of traditional controls, made it a controversial choice upon its unveiling in 2019. Despite its potential as a technology development platform, Musk sees the Cybertruck's demise as a necessary step for Tesla to shift its focus towards AI and robotics through the Cybercab.",
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        "title": "Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production",
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        "published": "2026-11-06T18:00:00.000Z"
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