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I'm surprised the article doesn't point out that a lighter battery (all else equal) makes a safer car. Beyond the obvious stuff like reduced braking distance a
by i_am_jl 3y ago
I'm surprised the article doesn't point out that a lighter battery (all else equal) makes a safer car.
Beyond the obvious stuff like reduced braking distance and improved handling, a lighter car means less energy to dissipate during a collision which allows safety products and features to work more effectively.
- rnk 3y agoThat's a great point, battery electric cars are heavier than gas cars and so hard to stop them. I can agree with that and I'm an EV proponent. Another thing that makes electric cars potentially more dangerous. They have way more instant acceleration AKA torque.