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

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.

  • imaqtpie@lemmy.myserv.oneEnglish
    316·
    11 months ago

    I’m pretty sure it actually is significantly more dangerous. The front end of traditional pickups will still crumple and absorb a great deal of force. If the cybertruck is more rigid and the sharp edges have a potential to gash pedestrians on impact, that’s two factors that don’t apply to current pickups.

    • Zetta@mander.xyzEnglish
      51·
      11 months ago

      I don’t actually know the ride height but it looks like the cyber truck has a much lower nose when driving on normal roads compared to a lot of trucks, so while it may be very stiff, maybe it’ll just launch you over the hood.

      • weew@lemmy.caEnglish
        1·
        11 months ago

        The shorter and lower nose should improve visibility too. Regular pickups have a blind spot as large as an entire daycare center.

    • intensely_human@lemm.eeEnglish
      1216·
      11 months ago

      So are we really contemplating pickup trucks as more safe in a pedestrian collision because they have crumple zones?

      When a truck hits a pedestrian and the front of the truck crumples, is that pedestrian okay?

      • DV8@lemmy.worldEnglish
        194·
        11 months ago

        There’s a difference between a shattered pelvis and being impaled because someone thought sharp corners are cool and safety standards are oppression.