Welcome To Our Telo Trucks Update Series!
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- TELO Trucks makes the world’s most efficient pickup with a 5 foot bed, 5 seats, and midgate that unlocks an 8 foot bed! With well over 330 miles of range at a reasonable price.
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0:00 Welcome
0:33 We Moved
1:05 Test Mule
1:35 Safety
7:13 Aero
8:50 Ride Along
9:05 Designer
10:23 Outro
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You guys are doing the Lord's work. America needs small EV pickups with brutal utilitarian design.
We just need small trucks in general
Drew has come a long way since the attic!
Haha he sure has! Was just thinking that as well!
i live in my moms basement and have only 67 sub :(
Small pickups are what America needs again and is why the Kei truck craze is ongoing.
I REALLY appreciate Jason's explanation of safety and the crumple zone, particularly as an autistic physicist (who has made a down payment on this truck!), and a safety engineer who was the architect for the LCLS radiation safety system. Yes, I'm basically Sheldon Cooper.
Concerning the interior, I have one request: PLEASE don't make everything on a touch panel! There's a reason why they don't do this on planes, and it's instant tactile accessibility. Deep options on the touch panel are awesome, but I want to be able to change cabin temperature, fan speed, and the radio station with a single touch, not navigating a menu. Also, consider user-assignable knobs/buttons, so various users might have access to controls that are important to them.
Cheers, I'm looking forward to my truck!!! (and I'm going to put a shell on it, even if I have to customize my own - glad to see the aerodynamic analysis, you're great for being so transparent!).
Never thought I would be the type of guy to be interested in buying a truck, but here we are
"Telo There", great opening line!
Yes, that was genius and should be the start of every video going forward.
Jeez I didn't even notice with the jumpscare 😂
@@jonevansauthorindeed
this is the way
I only got interested in this company through Drew. Found out about them through his channel. And seeing him as the head of the Media makes it even more accessible for me. Thank you for explaining with your great sense of humor.
“TELO THERE” yup…you just sold me on the product 🤓
I really like the fact that they've gotten rid of the massive hood/bonnet you see on most EVs these days - this is the kind of "reimagining of the car" I was expecting to see in the EV market. The driving position also means you don't need a front window to see through (aka Canoo) but your knees don't become the crumple zone (old VW Kombi). The design looks like it wouldn't take much to turn it into a 7-seater van with 3 rows of seats (2+2+3). Conversely, with that open front wheel arch, fitting it with offroad tyres might also be interesting.
Looking forward to see their progress from afar here in Australia.
Who is this new guy! He's amazing! GIVE HIM A RAISE AND MORE STOCK! : )
Agreed!
I’m all for efficient vehicle design and wish Telo the best in getting this vehicle to market - soon!
The only electric truck i would consider buying
If Rivian made an R3T or Ford made an electric Maverick, I'd get that. I love the idea of the Telo, but I really don't like the look. 🤷🏻♂️ Hope others do and make Telo a success.
What about your boyfriend?
@@xploration1437😂
Canoo?
Well that was quick. Jump right in, get things done! One thing you seem to be getting used to is not talking about they, but we. Congratulations on your new perspective of TELO.
He’s a contractor so it’s a bit of both.
Efficiency!!
Telo + Aptera would be the only two EVs to meet all my needs and my families! It would be amazing if the two could become one company or Partners in the future!
You kept the same vibe, with some extra flare I like it. I think some yt shorts that grab random peoples attention would be ideal for the most outreach possible. This truck is sick and more people need to know about it
Would love to see updates on vehicle software and the mobile app. Good to see you, Drew 😃
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, ITS TAILOSIVE,
*ITS A CROSSOVER!!!!!!*
I really like the Telo's looks. Unlike most modern cars that look like pieces of crumpled paper, the Telo seems to bring back the rugged beauty of a work truck - man's best friend.
love those technical videos. Please more of that.
Also if you dont mind it would be nice to have SI-units (km, mm, Nm etc) on display for us non-americans. :)
And for those of us that are trying to cross think.
I'm very excited to see what this company does because in a sense for a very general DIY family guy. This truck would really hit on all the needed points from what I've been seeing. Very excited for what's coming next!
Also after the crumple zone presentation, I now want this truck more than the cybertruck! Please bring this to Australia! 8ft bed in the footprint of a mini, yes please!!!
5ft…
Drew you’re crushing it. And the whole amped up style of your editing is actually a refreshing departure from you just sitting and giving us the talking head perspective. Now let’s get you some better jeans and stop wearing black (your coloring and that contrast not a good visual match) as a Tesla model 3 owner I’m trying to get my roommate to buy one of these. He’s a surfer and I think this would be a perfect for him. Safety is a great start. What about more visual real world comparisons to other vehicle sizes? Any plans for solar? And a HUGE shout out to Jason for his big smile amazing mind and the focus on building something with true utility and value vs the next tank.
Great video. I’d like more details on the team - the size, the makeup, who’s doing what, and what they’re working on right now, specifically.
In time I'm sure. Or you could just go visit.
I hope the 8' bed makes it to production. Being able to haul sheet goods with the tail gate closed is why I became a reservation holder.
Ya I really think they need to emphasize that better. Its a 5.5/8 ft box which is amazing on any truck but on this size is just awesome. They shouldnt say its a 5.5 ft box without always being clear it is kinda both sizes. A choice between seating and a full size box is very functional. With its awesome approach and departure angles the telo (especially if raised) could also be an offroad beast (marketing as pure urban is kinda silly).
The messaging on the crash safety might benefit from some tweaking. To me it ended up feeling like, “here’s how we do the minimum to comply with the safety rules” vs “this is why our vehicle will keep you safe.”
I disagree to me it was this is how we can meet or exceed safety requirements in a smaller vehicle because we don't have an engine up front.
Agreed. Tucking the crumple into the truck without entering the cabin was definitely unclear. Perhaps they have channels meant to absorb the material but it was not well defined. Also important to realize that meeting the minimum legal requirement for safety isnt a great sales pitch; probably good to have Drew understand the content privately and decide on the message and understand potential reactions a bit more in advance.
@@hedleypepper1838 Yes, this, exactly the point of the presentation!
@@hedleypepper1838we all heard that. The question is from the front of the truck to the occupant is so small I don’t know where or how it’s going to crumple without taking out my legs.
Here’s hoping they actually make it to production. If they do, I’m putting my order in.
In a perfect world, I would like to know every detail about this before it shows up in my driveway and I put it in service.
The crumple zone performance explanation showcased Jason’s skills and that was great. I thought it was hilarious when Drew reacted to the term “jerk”. Also good that Jason didn’t go into “jerk is the 3rd derivative of displacement” which absolutely wouldn’t help sell vehicles.
Would be cool to have the other members of the team introduced and let them explain their contributions.
The 3C battery king’s overview would be great.
On the packaging front, interested to see what the flavor will be on the seats, dash, etc.. For those of us who are thrilled with simplicity and utility, we might be thinking in a way that doesn’t thrill an average consumer. The direction the team chooses will be interesting.
On my end, really interested in the chassis and construction. Like to what extent the heavy gauge formed brackets are a mule thing to get parts in place/test vs. carried forward as the real deal to avoid stamping tooling etc..
Really looking forward to this!
My guess is the bandwidth for a lot of folks is wearing thin as a lot of these startups have been delayed in terms of coming to market. Let's hope you all can move faster than some of those others but as someone who has been waiting for a Kei truck offering this one is up on my list. Onward.
This guy is great! I'm not even in the market for a truck, but looks like this would make a great little SUV. Looking forward to learning more about the efficiency.
Great video, you are going to do well for TELO, Love the little truck. I drive a Ram 2500 Diesel (to pull trailers) on a regular basis, and became interested in the TELO as a second vehicle when I am not pulling trailers. Look forward to getting a little truck for myself someday
The balancing act will be cost to capability. An initial model with 350 miles and those capabilities would be great but less range and power would still get the job done. Modern trucks (gas and EV) are just insanely expensive. Interested to know what their drag and weight expectations are because 350 miles with such a physically small pack is definitely impressive. With such a push for space efficiency / size I cant see Drew's much loved LFP in a Telo unless people can deal with 200 miles of range or even less.
With that folding midgate, this could be the ultimate EV overland rig. Originally I thought it would be the R1T, but this thing could be even better.
I hope they make a "camp mode" for HVAC, and make the bed standard enough where camper companies like GFC could easily develop something for it for the ultimate overland/camping rig. Please also consider traction aids (ie lockers, or similar to A-Trac via brakes).
Love it Drew:) don’t forgot to just be yourself though!
Congrats ! best original and funny presentation of any product I have ever seen , keep it up ! recommend general info about the product like range , cost , times of deliveries etc. hope to see more videos and specs on the way .. , very exciting .
Love it! Bring it to Europe!
Switzerland is cheering for Yves (and Jason and Forrest and everyone else @Telo)
One small comment for the design team. Down the road accessories will be a thing.
If you do your own BedSlide in aluminum for the cap version, you could make it removable vs. the bolt-ins most people get now. It would be a useful step up for some.
When you get to the cap details, I will be interested in how you’re doing the attachment. On my Sahara Unlimited, I can pull of the rear, it being a common Jeep thing to “go Safari” and what not. But then when you “go commercial” like my STX, you tend to just leave a cap (I have an ARE) on there.
If you have a removable bedslide and cap provision, it would get you extra points on the utility side…
Drew, congrats! I am happy for you!
Yo Drew,
You need a Telo shirt, you’re on the Team now.
On that, you have until the Fall to put out some kick-ass hoodies for the fans.
Some of us live in the woods in cold places.
I want Jason’s marker board sketch signed and memorialized on the back.
Don’t be bashful, margin it up to support the cause!
And yes we need that model for our desks.
Congrats Drew!!! You deserve this- you rock!!
I would love to see ideas/thoughts on the dash, seats, and interior philosophy.
Reparability and off-the-shelf parts was talked about before. I would like to see more on how this consideration is going into the design of the vehicle.
I haven't put a reservation in yet, since I can't commit to a car payment until I know WHEN this will come out. I realize sooner is better, but take your time and make an amazing product. I'll work on my budget when you can confirm a date.
Drew, y'all will have to come up with a "explain it to me like I'm 5" version of this crumple zone explanation coz not just truck folks, everyone will question the integrity of the lacking long front end.
The engineer in me is convinced!!
Agreed. We need to explain it better
Found this channel yesterday. Really eager to follow your journey! I think you could bring lots of engagement to your channel if you start answering comments under videos about the Hilux Champ and 4 door suzuki chimney. Comments under those videos are all about wanting small trucks for the western markets.
I really like this truck
Hi Drew, i didn't quite understand all of that, but the pillow was a nice example. thanks
Now that Drew is on the case, I'm into Telo. Seems like a great truck option, and what a lot of people want - a small truck! If they keep it simple, hopefully can get the price around 40k? Affordability is king. Repairability and replacement costs are also mega important. Keep it open-source and easy for 3rd party shops to repair, have good customer service, these would go a long way with public sentiment.
3:26 It does push back underneath but the transmission is also part of crumple zone. The whole transmission bell will get crushed. Minivans are good example of vehicles that have shorter noses yet they have good crumple zone. Most of them have transversely mounted engines meaning that there's space in front and behind the engine. Plus the exhaust and intake manifolds will crush making even more space in my opinion.
This is great! Little updates like this help keep people excited and involved! The updates from Aptera are a great example and it looks like y'all are doing the same which is amazing!
Couldn't agree more! We will keep them coming
super dope you doing this drew fr fr
A great start!
This is a great idea.
Glad you spirit has arrived at Telo Trucks. They are currently my 2nd choice after the Canoo Pickup. But one never knows if Canoo will be around in two years.
Drew some questions for you: What is the bed payload capacity, will it have NACS charting compatiblity, can it tow, how much can it tow, can I reserve it in Australia or is it US right hand drive only?
Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!
I think you might be on the wrong side of the water, a vehicle like this would be an instant success in Europe as we actually love compact cars due to all our old cities and small towns.
Love to see all the content you’ve planned for this channel Drew!
Wow this is very exciting! I hope your truck is much more cheap than Rivian. I would absolutely buy it.
Talk about the interior more and how it will look drew
Well, Sink Me~! This is a curious truck. I have seen a bit on it before, but this is a well done bit of introduction. But, PLEASE, loose the "Hoovies Garage' sort of antics. No one can tell now, if this will ever be made. They are going to need a ' dumpster load of money' to make it work, and in this muddled economy, thats not a given factor. I may well be dead of old age before these are built and sold--BUT, I would buy one IF they were not overpriced. These would make a dandy micro camper van, and other uses. Drew~ keep up the good work, Tello hired the correct man for the Job to hand
I heard $50K. Maybe someone can verify?
😄 Grow a humor bone. I LOVED the intro. Immediately got the hook in and made me want to keep watching.
@artsmith103 They are currently saying $50K. I set $60K aside as “things happen” and I want the variant with the cap on the back. My new F150 Supercrew STX 4x4 was $54K sticker, bought right & then we added ARE highest end cap + BedSlide & wound up @ $49K total. The F is a 2.7L EcoBoost and comfortably goes 85-90 mph to job sites; the girls love it. BUT, it’s a touch under 20’ long with a 5.5’ box. The nose does nothing for you except f up metro parking.
Is it terrible to say I like these guys because they’re everything Aptera isn’t?
I'd like to see you guys do a comparison, once a finished prototype is done, against the competition. I think that would be an interesting video itself.
Woah! It's Drew!
I really hope Telo doesn't become another Frisker, because I love this little utility/trucky concept.
Interesting explaination of the crash zone, but what about side impacts on the wheel for example? It seems like the wheel is just a few inches from your legs/knees in this car
I wish it had solar. Even only 4-10 miles a day would be a big deal.
Would love to see a $30k option one day.. And would be really cool to see the big pill shape on the side go away
Excited for your new career. And for the truck!
Super excited for your guys' work!
This was so much fun to watch!! I’ve always wanted to see a company’s BTS of their spaces and how they have everything set up. This is gonna be a great series to watch the evolution of. I can already tell…o (ok, I’ll leave now)
You had me at “Telo there” ❤! Great jokes aside, I just heard about Telos after your “announcement” on your Tailosive channel. I usually watch your Aptera coverage. I am now very interested in Telo Trucks after discovering how cool and incredibly effective these are at addressing micro mobility/safety concerns (a la Kei trucks). How can I invest? I want in. We must ensure these world-changing vehicle solutions make it to market and thrive.
I'm curious about the exposed front wheels. I know the door openings (pass through vents) help but you can clearly see lots of "dirty" turbulence at 7:59. There's not much you can change with rearview mirrors, the back of the cab, and the tailgate but the front wheels should be easy to fix - wheel pants, maybe?
Also, I'm about 98% sold on the looks of the vehicle but (like Rivian) I'm not a fan of the headlights (I like them much more than the Rivian lights) and bigger, flush-mounted, headlights could/would be a nice upgrade.
BTW, instant subscriber. Looking forward to mush more content!
Yes, it seems to me that a big improvement in aerodynamic efficiency can be had by working on some type of deflector in front of/over the front wheels.
I was wondering that too about the tires, the only benefit would be rock crawling having them exposed like that.
Great video Drew, can't wait to hear more about Telo!
Good luck.
Love the raw and informative format, keep it up!
I'd love for you guys to appear on Munro Live and Autoline After Hours. Please, please, please. With sugar on top.
Love to see more content from you Drew! Good luck with this new journey! I’m not an EV owner or a truck enthusiast, but I love tech and car news.
If they can also sell it with a 6' bed, or single cab 6-7' bed fleet spec, it'll be the next Toyota Pickup
My rolemodel! 🎉
Would be a nice future if electric cars didn't look at top speed. Or 0-60 times. Thats just a cheap sales pitch. But more of a compact hybrid. Knowing the tech works. And smaller engines can be greener for the planet. Its just the green fuel you put in. Then its longer range. Being its a smaller vehicle. Crumple front zone being a honeycomb design, behind a dense foam outer shell. Impact then at a minimum and without distortion of panel's at a limited speed. Say 60mph. Rear conversation for a mini camper bed box. To slide in. Or the option to buy extra beds of different types. Just push in and lock into place.
For a multi-use utility vehicle.
That is a nice small truck with a future if it can do real truck things and be affordable for the average person.
I hope that it will have a tow capacity of at least 5000 pounds.
We’re aiming for 6,600 pounds!
@@TELOtrucks WOW, that would be awesome! That is about what a Nissan Frontier can tow. I was planning on purchasing a new Frontier at the end of the year but definitely prefer a BEV. I'm also working on a solar system that would be able to power my home and have the capacity to change an electric vehicle. If you can produce a reliable vehicle and have a price point that is competitive with a Nissan Frontier then I believe you will be very successful. When do you believe the vehicle will actually be produced?
One more thing, if possible please construct the vehicle so that anyone with moderate mechanical/electrical skill can service/repair their own vehicle. Today's vehicles are full of proprietary information, tools, procedures and ECT that even factory trained technicians fail to properly diagnose, repair and service the vehicles.
Yay Drew and Telo!
Keep KISSing the heck out of this project I love what you have done so far! KISS Keep It Simple St___d
I feel very lucky that I found you guys so early in the process. (Obviously you’ve been working for a while but you know what I mean lol) Anyway, thanks for making this truck. Ive been looking for something exactly like this and can guarantee that you have a future costumer!
Love the video! Love the truck! More updates will be amazing.
Don’t love the background music while people are talking/being interviewed 😅.
howdy, in this for the long haul
We need less crumple zone to achieve the same safety or better then other pick up trucks. Is a much better conclusion wording
Can’t wait to get mine.
Wow amazing video and information. Thank you
I have been following TELO and is similar to Aptera except within the truck space. I love it and great job Drew with your content! This is definitely unique, efficient and has a lot to offer. Best of luck to you and TELO in hopefully getting this to production for consumers.
Ad slide doors as they will be practical during parking, and self close and opening feature (as your own choice make as a standard or for extra charge)
This is everything
Can't wait for these
Thanks for being more awareness to these trucks Drew! I came here from your channel just to subscribe :) looking forward to hearing more from you on Telo 😊
😂sweet I want one this could be the answer to how we get a Japanese mini kei truck in the US legally! And not have to pay import taxes
Damn just found you and this is something I'd actually buy
Great to see this company moving forward; just wish it was faster! This product is desperately needed in the US market. One thing I think they need to add to their marketing is that the small footprint is not just beneficial in dense cities, but also for maneuvering tight trails in the woods. This will make a great lifestyle vehicle for the “less is more” crowd. Think millennials living in tiny homes.
i prefer the CYBER TELO over the cyber truck (looks, size and efficiency)
Nice work Drew and team! Excited to keep following along ✌
100% Awesome
I need one! Take my money! 😂
Looks handy. I would be interested in a two seater model.
I need to see these in action soon. Bring out Jerry rig everything, I think he'd be excited to see this thing.