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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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[-] imaqtpie@lemmy.myserv.one 25 points 1 year 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.xyz 4 points 1 year 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.ca 1 points 1 year 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.ee -4 points 1 year 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.world 15 points 1 year ago

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

[-] Meowoem@sh.itjust.works -3 points 1 year ago

No one is getting impaled on a forty degree corner lol

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