Experts are concerned that the unique design of the Tesla Cybertruck could be dangerous for those inside the vehicle as well as pedestrians and other vehicles on the road, despite CEO Elon Musk’s assertion that it will be safer than other trucks.
The crash test video of the Cybertruck shown during its delivery event has received a lot of attention and analysis. However, due to the lack of detailed information and limited video footage available, it is difficult to draw definitive conclusions at this time but experts in the field are showing significant concern based on their analysis of the available footage.
They cite the Cybertruck’s stainless-steel exterior, an unorthodox material to use in a car body due to its weight and stiffness — not to mention manufacturing challenges — as heightening the danger of collisions, especially with pedestrians. And go figure: not only is the car made up of the same stuff as a kitchen knife, it’s got the sharp edges of one, too.
The Cybertruck has gained attention from experts, for not having crumple zones, which are designed to absorb impact in a collision. The use of rigid stainless steel in the vehicle raises concerns about the level of protection it provides to occupants during crashes.
This could be detrimental for other vehicles on the road as the Cybertruck’s lack of crumpling in a collision could cause it to forcefully collide with other vehicles.
At any rate, while Cybertrucks are finally being driven off the lot with deliveries set to start in the US, they’re so far a no-go in the European Union — likely due to its sharp, protruding edges, and bloated weight.
Reference- The Guardian, Inside EVs, Reuters, Tesla Twitter Handle, Futurism