INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Media playback is unsupported on your deviceMedia captionWatch as Elon Musk laughs off the embarrassing incident Tesla has received almost
150,000 orders for its new pickup truck, boss Elon Musk has said, despite an embarrassing hiccup at its launch.Mr Musk was caught out on
stage when the windows of the Cybertruck shattered during a demonstration supposed to show their durability.Tesla shares dived 6.1% after
the event on Thursday and several bad reviews.With its distinct angular design, the electric truck was greeted with cheers but also
bemusement.But on Saturday Mr Musk tweeted: "146k Cybertruck orders so far, with 42% choosing dual, 41% tri - 17% single motor".The demand
had come despite "no advertising - no paid endorsement" for the truck, he said.No date has been given for the Cybertruck's release, but
analysts said it would not be ready before the end of 2021 at the earliest.The industrial-looking vehicle is covered in stainless steel
alloy and will be able to go from 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) in about three seconds, Mr Musk said in his presentation in Hawthorne,
California.However, some analysts are concerned about the futuristic design, with Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds' vehicle marketplace saying:
"It looks like a truck version of the DeLorean from Back To The Future."Image copyrightTeslaImage caption
Some analysts
are concerned about the futuristic design
The launch event's "fail" happened during a segment displaying how the truck's
stainless steel exterior, and metal windows, could withstand bullets and sledgehammers
Tesla's head of design, Franz von Holzhausen, proceeded to throw a metal ball at the front left window, causing it to smash
He repeated the move on the rear left window and the same thing happened
Mr Musk was heard to swear before joking: "Room for improvement."On Friday Tesla's share price dived by 6%, slashing Mr Musk's personal net
worth by $768m (£598m) in a single day, according to Forbes.The pickup market represents a significant opportunity for Tesla as it improves
its battery technology, meaning carrying heavier loads over long distances is now practical.According to vehicle marketplace Edmunds, large
trucks have accounted for 14.4% of new vehicle sales in the US up until October, compared to 12.6% in 2015
