Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, unveiled the groundbreaking Cybertruck in 2019. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / Associated Press)
Last week, a video of a Tesla Cybertruck sliding down a snowy hill with a Christmas tree tied to its roof went viral on social media, catching the attention of the U.S. Forest Service. Seizing the opportunity, the agency saw a chance to educate the public about off-road vehicle practices on public lands.
A bit cheekily, the Stanislaus National Forest issued a news release inviting Tesla to partner for an educational campaign on off-road vehicle use.
“We are always thrilled when new opportunities to explore our public lands become available,” said Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken. “But we feel there may be work to be done in educating users about our Motor Vehicle Use Maps.”
So far, Tesla has not responded to the forest service’s offer. The first Cybertrucks hit the streets a few weeks ago after delays and design questions.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has described the truck as “the most unique thing on the road.” The Cybertruck boasts the handling and speed of a sports car, with a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds and an estimated range of 340 miles.
