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Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns - experts (www.reuters.com)
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Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns - experts::The angular design of Tesla's Cybertruck has safety experts concerned that the electric pickup truck's stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists.

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[–] PatFussy@lemm.ee 21 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Because they wanted it to be bullet proof.

[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 6 points 11 months ago (3 children)

The safety standards are a regulatory requirement. They have to pass the same tests as any other vehicle.

[–] Earthwormjim91@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Not in the US. We don’t have many safety regulations on vehicles and crash tests are not mandatory.

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