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I think instead of a focus on mpg (which electrics make murky anyway), we should restrict weight. Eventually the goal is lightweight cars with reasonable safety
by nickpeterson 7y ago
I think instead of a focus on mpg (which electrics make murky anyway), we should restrict weight. Eventually the goal is lightweight cars with reasonable safety features. People who want to drive 5000lb cars should have their danger to others health baked into their insurance premiums.
- syshum 7y ago>>Eventually the goal is lightweight cars Who's goal is that? Not mine >>People who want to drive 5000lb cars should have their danger to others health baked into their insurance premiums. it already is...
- nickpeterson 7y agoI'm sorry, but the arms race of heavier vehicles makes everyone less safe. It's an extremely irresponsible thing for society to engage in.
- syshum 7y agoMy reasoning for wanting a large vehicle has nothing to do with safety. Nor am I concerned with what is "responsible" for society.
- Mountain_Skies 7y agoUnfortunately trees, concrete pillars, and brick walls are unlikely to comply with safety restrictions on weight. Georgia was ridiculed a few years back for prohibiting trees between the road and the sidewalk under the theory that a car that wanders off the road can recover its intended path of there aren't trees in the way. Lightweight cars would still be lethal to pedestrians but also would make the elimination of trees and street furniture between the road and the sidewalk more desirable.
- nickpeterson 7y agoWouldn’t hitting a concrete wall, in a lighter car, be safer than a heavier car, assuming no drastic difference in safety systems in the car, since the overall force is still less? The frame of the car has to absorb less force.