Summary
- Pizzeria in northern New Jersey uses Tesla Cybertrucks outfitted with ovens for mobile pizza operations
- Electric vehicles have enough power to cook pizza in about two minutes at 600 degrees
- Restaurant owner repurposed the Cybertrucks to make a first-of-its-kind pizza mash-up
- The hybrid trucks can make up to 120 pies per hour
- Owner aims to develop self-driving pizza delivery with the Cybertrucks in the future
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A thin-crust pizzeria in northern New Jersey has introduced a new concept by outfitting a pair of Tesla Cybertrucks with two-tier ovens to serve fresh, handmade pizzas on the go. The owner of the pizzeria, Fabio Antonio Arbelaez, has been a fan of Tesla since the brand’s inception and decided to utilize the electric vehicle to its full potential for his business. These unique trucks can cook a pizza in just two minutes thanks to high-powered ovens and a conveyor belt that operates at 600 degrees.
Arbelaez repurposed the Cybertrucks by mounting them with double-stacked roasters that run on the cargo bed’s 240-volt outlet. The trucks are matte-black with signage that reads “The Jersey Thin Crust Pizza” and have garnered attention wherever they go. While about 70% of people react positively to the Cybertrucks serving pizza, some find the vehicles to be unappealing in their design. Nevertheless, the pizza itself has received excellent reviews, and the trucks have been featured in several prominent locations, including Barstool Sports’ Midtown office.
The Cybertrucks were initially acquired to meet increased catering demand from the pizzeria’s food truck. With the capacity to produce 120 pies per hour, these trucks are equipped with ovens that can operate for eight hours straight and still have a driving radius of 50 miles after that battery drain. Despite the challenges of attaching the heavy ovens to the trucks and ensuring easy access, Arbelaez has successfully implemented a slide-out mechanism for the oven and included a refrigeration unit and a dry ice cooler.
Arbelaez has been a long-time advocate of clean energy and electric innovation, recognizing the benefits of using electric vehicles for catering. While there are differing opinions on the environmental benefits of EVs, it has been found that they emit fewer pollutants compared to traditional gas-guzzling vehicles. The Cybertrucks have been on the move throughout New Jersey and beyond, catering to various events and locations, with plans to introduce more futuristic concepts such as driverless pizza delivery.
The ultimate goal for Arbelaez is to have the Cybertrucks deliver pizzas without a driver, allowing customers to order and have their pizza delivered directly to their homes. Despite the convenience of this vision, customers will still need to get up from the couch to actually receive their pizza. The fusion of electric vehicles and food service has brought a unique twist to the traditional food truck culture, attracting attention and providing a faster, more efficient way to serve fresh, delicious pizzas to customers. With Arbelaez’s innovative approach, the future of food truck culture seems to be heading in a more technologically advanced direction.
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