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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Corazon Victorino

Calls to Ban Tesla Cybertrucks Intensify After Teen's Hit-and-Run Death in the US

With nearly 10,000 Cybertrucks piling up, Tesla faces pressure to drop premium prices and offer incentives. (Credit: Egearda Photos : Pexels)

Calls to ban Tesla Cybertrucks on public roads in the United States have gained fresh urgency after the tragic death of 14-year-old Malachi James in a Christmas Day hit-and-run collision.

The teenager's family and supporters say the incident highlights growing concerns about the safety of the futuristic electric trucks, which feature heavy, angular designs and limited pedestrian visibility. Safety advocates also argue that the Cybertruck's size and unique shape could make it especially dangerous in urban and residential areas.

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