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Probably the only useful thing in the article is highlighting that some EVs are so heavy that their stopping distance from 70mph can be a much larger distance
by xt00 4y ago
Probably the only useful thing in the article is highlighting that some EVs are so heavy that their stopping distance from 70mph can be a much larger distance than people would expect at over 200ft. It might be safer for the driver of that heavy vehicle but a 9000 lb truck rear ending you is going to be pretty rough.
- GaryNumanVevo 4y agoNot to mention if EVs (especially SUV model EVs) become the norm, roads are going to get a LOT worse due to the inflated curb weight. It's already bad here in the south along many busy semi truck routes, but imagine all the small suburban roads having to be resurfaced sooner and sooner.
- CraigRo 4y agoRoad damage is the fourth power of axle weight. So these things are nothing compared to a semi.