EVs put other cars at risk of increased injury or fatalities in an accident. The heavier weight from the batteries, means EVs can withstand a car collision better than gas-powered vehicles.
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Preliminary tests by a University of Nebraska road safety research facility and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers point to concerns that the nation’s roadside guardrails are no match for new heavy electric vehicles.
Electric vehicles that typically weigh more than gasoline-powered cars can easily crash through steel highway guardrails that are not designed to withstand the extra force, raising concerns about the nation’s roadside safety system.