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That depends, batteries on top might make it top heavy and much more likely to roll over...
by LatteLazy 5y ago
That depends, batteries on top might make it top heavy and much more likely to roll over...
- Symbiote 5y agoPresumably the buses still have to pass the "tilt test", even with the batteries. (Are there more batteries underneath?) [2] says single deck buses in Hong Kong must be able to tilt 35° without tipping. [1] https://www.millbrook.co.uk/services/vehicle-and-component/dynamics-and-performance/vehicle-tilt-testing/ https://www.millbrook.co.uk/services/vehicle-and-component/d... [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt_test_(vehicle_safety_test) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilt_test_(vehicle_safety_test...
- LatteLazy 5y agoI can't find a tilt test standard for the USA. Im assuming there is one...
- sandworm101 5y agoThere isn't: https://www.ntea.com/NTEA/NTEA/Member_benefits/Technical_resources/FMVSSguide/FederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandardsFMVSSGuide.aspx https://www.ntea.com/NTEA/NTEA/Member_benefits/Technical_res...