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Being struck by a vehicle that is 1,000 pounds heavier than the one you’re riding in increases the chance of death by 47%, according to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.

I feel like this will be taken to mean "I need an even heavier car to be safe"

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[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

I would say most of the damage is due to the weight being on an SUV style car (aka a battering ram). There totally can be reasonable safe for all EVs.

[–] Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure the 12t+ double-decker bus I ride is heavier :)

[–] Anissem@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Tesla model X is 6,000+ pounds. It will demolish your average car.

[–] lntl@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago

I ride a bicycle 😢