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> Quit comparing them to gasoline powered cars. Why? That's what these are being compared to in pretty much every other situation. It's a car. It's powered
by JohnTHaller 13y ago
> Quit comparing them to gasoline powered cars.
Why? That's what these are being compared to in pretty much every other situation. It's a car. It's powered by something different, but it's still a car. Is it more or less safe than other cars?
Are you really saying that if this is less safe than a Nissan Leaf (one specific car that's not in the same car class) it should be forced to change its design to raise the batteries higher -- raising the center of gravity and affecting handling -- even if it is as safe as or more safe than similar gasoline-powered cars in its class?
If that's the situation, should we force one specific gasoline-powered luxury sedan to change its design if its less safe than a specific gas car in another class?
- humanrebar 13y agoDo you know what car is least likely to catch fire? A horse. Honestly, as long as consumers are given accurate statistics regarding how safe these vehicles are, I think they should be able to buy (and insure) them even if they are a little less safe.
- mdellabitta 13y ago> Do you know what car is least likely to catch fire? A horse. Actually, their fuel source conveys a significant fire risk: http://bchanicker.org/2013/09/27/risk-of-spontaneous-combustion-of-wet-hay/ http://bchanicker.org/2013/09/27/risk-of-spontaneous-combust...