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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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[-] PatFussy@lemm.ee 31 points 1 year ago

Because they wanted it to be bullet proof.

[-] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

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

[-] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

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

[-] Cornpop@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

Correct. Especially large trucks are further exempted.

[-] AnneBonny@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

How does getting rid of crumple zones facilitate that?

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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.

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