A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently shared a troubling experience with a viral video showing a harrowing incident of accelerator pedal failure. The owner, identified as José Martínez, revealed how the accelerator pedal in his vehicle got stuck while he was driving, prompting concerns from regulatory authorities and the wider car community.
The incident sparked further alarm when another electric transport owner in Texas described a similar incident as a “death trap” due to the accelerator pedal cover slipping and causing uncontrolled acceleration. These reports have raised questions about the safety and long-term reliability of electric vehicles.
In response to these issues, Tesla has decided to temporarily halt vehicle deliveries to address and potentially rectify the accelerator pedal problem. This pause comes at a time when Tesla is also facing internal challenges, with CEO Elon Musk announcing a 10% cut in the company’s global workforce to reduce costs and increase productivity.
Musk explained the layoff in an internal email, citing the need to streamline operations and eliminate redundancies after years of rapid growth. The move is seen as a proactive step to ensure Tesla’s future viability in a competitive market, especially as the company recently reported a decline in quarterly deliveries for the first time in nearly four years.
As Tesla navigates through these challenges, both external and internal, the company aims to address safety concerns and streamline operations to maintain its position as a leading player in the electric vehicle industry.