NTSB chair says EVs are getting too big and heavy
where researchers calculated that the mortality costs of the F-150 Lightning's extra 700kg over the gas model 'rival' its zero-emissions benefits.
The chances of passengers dying in a collision increase 12 percent with every 500kg of weight difference, the research team said. While those issues might diminish as more EVs reach the market, they could remain a problem as long as combustion engine and electric cars have to share the road.You can disable notifications at any time in your settings menu.
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