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I have heard people mention that European safety rules that would prevent sale if the cybertruck. But nobody says which rules and why. Can you elaborate?
by dfc 7y ago
I have heard people mention that European safety rules that would prevent sale if the cybertruck. But nobody says which rules and why. Can you elaborate?
- murkt 7y agoI think what’s usually meant are rules regarding pedestrian safety. For example, EuroNCAP has crash tests for a vehicle colliding with a leg and with a head, at 30 kmh, I believe.
- NullPrefix 7y agoWouldn't these same rules apply for all the other pickup trucks?
- murkt 7y agoSure, they would apply to all pickups. You can find videos of EuroNCAP tests for VW Amarok, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200, Ford Ranger and some other trucks. However, I couldn’t find anything about Cybertruck competitors like Ford F150. Guess they are not sold in EU? Or maybe they’re classified differently, I haven’t seen tests for big actual trucks that can haul 5, 10 tons or more.
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- kazen44 7y agothis might alsso have to do with the fact that a F150 might be qualified as a truck instead of a passenger car? i am not sure if that is also the case with the tesla truck, but it might be reason why no tests are available. But people seem to forget trucks barely sell in europe compared to the US.
- thdrdt 7y agoFor most part the lack of a crumple zone because the body is made of 'unbendable' steel. Airbags become useless when they handle all the impact of a crash. And how will they cut you out of your truck in case of an emergency? But I think Elon is not stupid. Current Tesla's are extremely safe so he knows what he is doing. That's why I think there is more to the launch of the cybertruck. I think they sold an idea instead of a truck. The production cybertruck might look the same but will not be wat is promised.