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Just a quick google search shows - Model 3: 3,862 to 4,048 lbs - Camry: 3,310 to 3,595 lbs Comparing those two lower numbers we see a 15.39% increase for mod
by willio58 3y ago
Just a quick google search shows
- Model 3: 3,862 to 4,048 lbs
- Camry: 3,310 to 3,595 lbs
Comparing those two lower numbers we see a 15.39% increase for model 3. That's significant when it comes to collisions with pedestrians.
It becomes really drastic when comparing trucks..
- Tacoma: 3,915 lbs
- Cybertruck: 6,843 lbs
54% increase. Sure, Cybertruck can pull more and whatever, but more than 99% of trips made in these behemoths will be to the grocery store/soccer games.
Don't get me wrong, I'm pro-EV. You can make up for a 15% weight difference by adding other safety features to a car. But it's when we talk about the cybertrucks and copy-cats to come that I think we need to seriously consider heavily regulating who drives those sorts of vehicles. I have a coworker who uses Tesla self-driving heavily, I've been in a near head-on collision in her model 3 due to it. She's getting a Cybertruck soon and I fear for the lives of those people daring to cross a street in front of that thing.
- frumper 3y agoI wouldn't call 15% "way heavier". If it's close enough that the people in the car can make up the difference then it's close enough. Also, why compare the Cybertruck Cyberbeast to a Tacoma, the low end of a Tacoma at that? It's more comparable to a Tundra or F150. You are trying to be disingenuous with that comparison. Now that makes me look at your math for the cars. High end to high end is less. So, just a quick check of your numbers show you're trying to twist stuff on both conclusions.