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Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns - experts (www.reuters.com)
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Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns - experts::The angular design of Tesla's Cybertruck has safety experts concerned that the electric pickup truck's stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists.

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Because they wanted it to be bullet proof.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The safety standards are a regulatory requirement. They have to pass the same tests as any other vehicle.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Not in the US. We don’t have many safety regulations on vehicles and crash tests are not mandatory.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago

Correct. Especially large trucks are further exempted.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

How does getting rid of crumple zones facilitate that?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It doesn’t, not directly, however, the materials used in the exterior paneling contributes to the lack of safety in the vehicle and in crash tests, not only because of the materials, but also because of the shape of the panels and how they are joined.