First have a look at Cybertruck’s comically giant windshield wiper in motion

A brand new drone video has surfaced exhibiting the Cybertruck’s ridiculously giant windshield wiper in motion. And what? It’s purposeful — and maybe improved — however nonetheless doesn’t attain chunk of the glass in entrance of the passenger.

The video shot by Brad Sloan above Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory location on Thursday (and surfaced by Electrek) reveals the Cybertruck present process a wind tunnel check. On the 13:42 mark you’ll be able to see the truck’s single XL wiper blade begin transferring, with respectable attain throughout nearly all of windshield. Perhaps it’s the angle, but it surely does appear to be an enchancment over some prototypes we’ve seen.

The Cybertruck’s big windshield was one of many electrical pickup’s most distinctive options when it was unveiled in 2019. However preserving it clear was a problem that also required work as the unique prototype lacked a working wiper.

“The wiper is what troubles me most,” Musk mentioned in response to feedback about its dimension. “No straightforward resolution. Deployable wiper that stows in entrance trunk could be superb, however advanced.”

It’s not clear if this would be the ultimate design or not. However it should be shut now that manufacturing is looming. In January, Musk mentioned that the Cybertruck is anticipated to start manufacturing this summer time, on the gradual ramp to mass manufacturing in 2024 — three years later than anticipated.