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Electric cars could be lighter to prevent pollution / safety issues

By Hicbd
Tue Sep 24 2024 10:00 am

"EVs are typically 30% heavier than gas-powered vehicles, which can cause their brakes and tires to wear out faster. This wear and tear can release toxic particles into the atmosphere....Some say that the extra weight of EVs, especially electric trucks and SUVs, can pose a risk to other drivers and pedestrians in a collision...Physical damage to an EV's high-voltage battery or vehicle can cause the immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases and fire."

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https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/growing-weight-evs-causing-pollution-and-safety-problems
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/07022023/heavy-electric-vehicles-jeopardize-climate-action-and-public-safety-experts-warn/

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Categories:
Business / Invention Idea Air Quality / Pollution / Smog Car Accidents / Traffic Fatalities / Road Safety Electric Vehicles (EVs) / Cars Government Regulation / Oversight U.S. Department of Transportation Industrial / Product Design Engineering

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