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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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[–] Earthwormjim91 163 points 11 months ago (65 children)

Gonna be real fun to see the crash test rating.

Without crumple zones, all of the kinetic energy goes into the occupants.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (11 children)
[–] [email protected] 28 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Looked convincing at first, but it felt too clean- Then at 7 seconds in, you can watch a white panel clip straight through the door and windshield lol

[–] 1847953620 15 points 11 months ago

Yeah, without a disclaimer and evidence it's modeled correctly it's just straight misinformation at this point.

[–] DoomBot5 1 points 11 months ago

Second crash, the body part above the front wheel goes straight through it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Look at the name of the channel too.

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