Embarrassing Tesla Cybertruck Video Gleans Response From Forest Service, But Was It A Diss?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
A video of a Tesla Cybertruck stuck in snow and being rescued by a Ford F-250 went viral, leading to a response from the U.S. Forest Service. The Forest Service suggested a partnership with Tesla to educate drivers on off-road vehicle use on public land. Despite the incident, Tesla has over one million reservations for the Cybertruck and plans to produce 250,000 units annually by 2025.
December 19, 2023 | 6:30 pm
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Ford's F-250 was featured in a viral video assisting a Tesla Cybertruck stuck in snow, which was shared by Ford's CEO, but the event is not expected to have a significant impact on Ford's stock.
While the video featuring Ford's F-250 may provide some positive exposure for the brand, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the company's stock price in the short term, as it is a one-off event and not indicative of broader company performance or strategy.
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Tesla's Cybertruck was shown struggling in snow in a viral video, but the company has a strong reservation backlog and production plans. The U.S. Forest Service's response could lead to a partnership for driver education.
The viral video may cause some negative publicity in the short term, but Tesla's strong reservation numbers and production goals for the Cybertruck suggest that the impact on the stock will be neutral. The potential educational partnership with the U.S. Forest Service could even be seen as a positive development in terms of corporate responsibility.
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