• zaphod@lemmy.ca
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    9 months ago

    Not just more stiff, the sharp angles on the body are also much more likely to cause serious injury to pedestrians and cyclists (there’s a reason modern vehicles have rounded edges). Unfortunately the lack of regulations in North America on safety features vis a vis anyone but the vehicle occupants means these death machines remain street legal.

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      9 months ago

      there’s a reason modern vehicles have rounded edges

      Rounded edges and soft panels that crumple easily yes.

      I’m glad these things aren’t permitted here in Europe.