Comment on Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns - experts

• BearOfaTime@lemm.ee ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

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

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  • Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

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

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    • Cornpop@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Correct. Especially large trucks are further exempted.

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    • AnneBonny@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      en.wikipedia.org/…/Federal_Motor_Vehicle_Safety_S…

      How many more should we have?

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• AnneBonny@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  How does getting rid of crumple zones facilitate that?

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  • gregorum@lemm.ee ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

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

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