WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Tesla Inc. (TSLA) has announced its plans to take the
Cybertruck global tour to Europe, with the electric pickup truck set to visit 24
different cities across the continent.

Tesla's European and Middle Eastern division shared a teaser video on Sunday,
which revealed the Cyber Odyssey tour's itinerary, including stops in various
cities in Germany, Italy, Spain, England, and more. This tour follows previous
Cybertruck showcases in China, Japan, Thailand, and at the Tesla Gigafactory
near Berlin, Germany.

The latest announcement from the company comes after months of speculation about
Tesla's plans to bring the Cybertruck to Europe. However, the feasibility of
introducing it to these markets remains uncertain due to varying regulations
concerning passenger safety standards across different countries. Tesla Vice
President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy has raised concerns about the
Cybertruck's compliance with pedestrian safety standards in several European
countries, citing the protrusions of the truck's stainless steel as a potential
obstacle to selling the vehicle in Europe.

Despite these concerns, Tesla has outlined a range of new features that will
soon be available for the Cybertruck, including a dedicated Baja Mode, locking
differentials, and a CyberTent mode. The announcement of these upcoming features
was made on the official account of the all-electric pickup truck, with Tesla
indicating that the features will be rolled out shortly. Tesla Cybertruck Lead
Engineer Wes Morrill mentioned that the update with the new features is
currently being installed on Wave 1 vehicles.

The Cyber Odyssey tour is a significant step towards expanding the Cybertruck's
reach worldwide and introducing it to new markets. It will be interesting to see
how the vehicle performs in Europe and whether Tesla can overcome the regulatory
challenges to make it a success in the region.



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