Content warning: USPol; Trump vows to stop electric car sales if elected
Yet again, Trump is doing something that plays well with his base, but pisses off everyone else. This will even piss off every car company that make an EV. Is Trump seriously trying to turn auto execs against him?
Despite the rapid technology advances in #EVs, they still present safety challenges. One of the inherent issues is the heaviness of EVs – meaning other vehicles bear the burden of absorbing more crash energy in collisions. This dilemma is central to the concept of “crash compatibility,” a well-established field of safety research. Solutions include lightweight materials, more powerful sensing technologies and safety algorithms, improved seat belts and better airbags. https://theconversation.com/electric-vehicles-are-usually-safer-for-their-occupants-but-not-necessarily-for-everyone-else-223535
