#Electric Vehicle Safety

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Mahindra XUV400 EV Review: Performance Meets Eco-Friendly Design

₹15.49Lakh The Mahindra XUV400 EV EC Pro brings a robust combination of performance, practicality, and eco-friendly engineering. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its key aspects: Design and Build Exterior Styling:The XUV400 EV embraces modern SUV aesthetics with its bold, muscular stance. The dual-tone color options, body-colored bumpers, and chrome garnish add to its premium appeal. While steel…

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People in the notes of my post about Tesla removing the gear selectors from its new cars, asking how that's even legal, clearly have no idea just how incompetent and slow-paced the NHTSA is.

Halogen headlights weren't legal until 1979.

Composite headlights (the uniquely designed ones that aren't the old-school circle or square ones you see on older cars) weren't legal until 1984.

Adaptive High Beams (Matrix Headlights) were only recently legalized, in 2022; and the regulations and testing procedures in order to approve them are so haphazard and over-complicated compared to Europe's that not a single automaker has even made them available.

Side Curtain airbags still are not mandated in the United States.

Turn Signals can be red in the U.S., as opposed to the statistically safer amber which is mandatory in Europe.

Making that worse, those red turn signals are allowed to share lamps with the brake lights. This means if you have your turn signal on, 1/3 of your brake lights can’t do their job because they're too busy doing another job.

There is no law in the United States dictating that an electric car must put on its brake lights when Regen braking. In fact, the law specifically states that only the friction brakes are required to activate brake lights. You can bring a Hyundai Ioniq 5 & 6, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, and many other EVs to a rapid, complete stop without ever activating the brake lights.

Early model Chevrolet Bolt EVs and some Mercedes-Benz EVs will activate the brake lights appropriately when slowing down, but will deactivate their brake lights once they've come to a complete stop, allowing the car to sit at a standstill in the road without any indicator that it isn't traveling at the same speed as you are.

It's completely up to the automaker to decide how (or even if) to implement regen brake lighting. EVs and Hybrids have been around since the late 1990s and this still hasn't changed.

The US government STILL only evaluates a vehicles crash safety by crash testing it at 35 mph into a flat wall and t-boning it with a barrier representing a 3,000 lb sedan. They don't do an offset frontal test or a truck-barrier side test like the IIHS has been doing for private insurance companies for over a decade.

The NHTSA performs ZERO pedestrian crash safety tests like EuroNCAP does.

Oh, and on the topic of gear selectors, those aren't regulated at all. Here are some examples from modern cars, both electric and not:

BMW i3 & Nissan LEAF (Electric):

Toyota Prius (Hybrid) & Honda Clarity (Plug-in Hybrid):

RAM 1500 & Cadillac Escalade (Gasoline):

The automotive rules of the American government are pure chaos, and that’s if they're even there at all. If you're seriously asking how Tesla can allow a car to select reverse on its own, and then put the manual override in the touch screen, I mean, that's just scratching the surface.

If you wanna learn more, Technology Connections on YouTube has some great videos on the Turn Signal issue, the EV Regen brake light issue, and the history of the headlight regulations. I highly recommend you check them out because it truly puts into perspective just how awful the NHTSA is at doing its one job: keeping safety standards up-to-date.

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PSA- Don’t Buy Tesla’s

“She told NBC6 that her husband would be still alive if the Model S door handles simply opened the car. That did not happen in Jutha’s Model Y, because its doors work with electronic actuators. If an electrical failure occurs, they demand a mechanical manual release.”

“Tesla has transitioned to an electromechanical door latch system on its vehicles, which means the doors are not physically connected to the door opening handles. Instead, these are electrical switches that trigger the electric door release system to open the door. Because there is no physical connection between the door handles and the door latching mechanism, it doesn’t work when the 12-volt electrical system is down for some reason.

This usually happens in the case of a crash. At least two car crashes ended with fatalities because people got trapped inside a Tesla.”

“‘Uggh, it's a Tesla. We can't get in these cars,’ one firefighter reportedly said. Despite the difficulty, they acted swiftly, using an ax to smash a window and rescue the child.”

“The Hyundai Venue compact SUV topped iSeeCars’ review of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System data for most dangerous cars, while Tesla topped its list of most dangerous car brands.”

“These fires burn at much higher temperatures and require a lot more water to fight than conventional car fires. There also isn’t an established consensus on the best firefighting strategies for EVs, experts told Vox.”

Seriously- no matter what your political leanings are- DON’T BUY TESLA’S; the fact that no one is widely discussing a very blatant safety risk that people can’t reliably get out of their cars during a car accident is HORRIBLE…

If you KNOW someone who owns a Tesla- make sure they are AWARE of this flaw in certain vehicles and that they should possibly purchase a window breaker to be safe.

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PSA ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES

IF YOU OWN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ARE IN THE PATH OF AN ONCOMING HURRICANE AND CANNOT EVACUATE

DO NOT PARK YOUR CAR IN YOUR HOUSE

heavy hurricanes like helene and milton will bring floods of saltwater with them. saltwater is corrosive towards the lithium ion batteries found in ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLES and can cause the batteries to short-circuit, fail, or even explode. lithium ion fires take THOUSANDS more gallons of water to put out than normal electrical fires. they can and will burn houses down even during hurricanes.

PARK YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLES ON THE STREET.

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Big rigs should not be driverless WTF

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Under the Hood: Mastering Basic Car Repairs at Home

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, many car owners often feel daunted by the thought of performing repairs themselves. However, mastering basic car repairs at home not only saves you money but also empowers you with valuable skills to ensure your vehicle runs smoothly. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the essentials of car maintenance and provide you with easy-to-follow steps for…

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EV boom causes oil consumption in China to fall sooner than expected

EV boom causes oil consumption in China to fall sooner than expected

P.S. By reducing your fossil fuel consumption (as a country) you are simply reducing the amount of money you are sending overseas to religious fanatics, state sponsors of terrorism like Iran, Russia, Venezuela...

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U.S. Launches Investigation into 2.4 Million Tesla Vehicles After Accidents

The U.S. government is checking out Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software more closely. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has kicked off an investigation into 2.4 million Teslas after four accidents were reported. One of those crashes was deadly, and that’s got people really worried about how safe the tech actually is. What Prompted the Investigation? The NHTSA is…

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Dodge's Electric Evolution: Bringing the V8 Rumble to the Electric Arena

In an ambitious move to marry the past with the future, Dodge is setting the stage to infuse its electric cars with the soul-stirring sounds and dynamic feel of its legendary V8-powered muscle cars. This innovative endeavor aims not just to preserve the iconic auditory and tactile experience of driving a Dodge muscle car but to elevate it within the realm of electric vehicles (EVs). The Electric…

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How many of these issues are Tesla problems compared to electric vehicle problems?

I don't know enough about the construction of Tesla batteries compared to other car makes, but thermal runaway can happen with any lithium ion battery. So something like the fire brigade investing in specialist fire fighting equipment would be a good idea even if Tesla didn't exist.

elon musk fans when their tesla explodes and kills them

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Tata Punch EV Smart Review: Safety Meets Affordability

₹10.99Lakh The Tata Punch EV Smart is an eco-friendly compact SUV aimed at consumers who prioritize urban practicality, safety, and sustainability. Below is a deeper dive into its various features, strengths, and areas where it could improve. Design and Build Quality Exterior Compact Yet Stylish: The Tata Punch EV Smart retains its petrol counterpart’s rugged design while adopting EV-specific…

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An Apprentice Technician has received his certification for OPUS Electric Drive Safety.

The training covers a variety of topics, including electric vehicles and different types of hybrids.

This program is equipping our technicians with the information they need to work on vehicles found on the road today.

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India's leading SUV manufacturer, has once again proven its commitment to vehicle safety by achieving 5-star Bharat-NCAP ratings for its flagship models: Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO,

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No! No, you don't understand! I work at a CAR WASH! I have so many stories about this. We've had multiple people stop on the STREET to take pictures of these trucks and blast how funny they look online. There was one woman there with her daughters and they were all asking questions and this guy thought he was being a good salesman talking it up when the mom burst in with "Why do YOU need a bullet proof vehicle? You're not in a war zone." And this guy just completely fumbled over his words after that. I think my favorite was my boss had just told me how much he HATES these trucks because of how ugly they are, and I had a customer pull in immediately after and she just starts laughing and says, "Dear, Lord! I think I've seen it all!" When I asked her to clarify she gestured her head to the truck and said, "That has GOT to be the UGLIEST thing I have ever seen in my entire life!" And continued laughing. Why are people still buying Tesla's????????

Just last month, three different times, in three different places, someone has driven one of those hilariously hideous pieces of shit into a parking lot or pulled up to the curb, and literally every single person around me rolls their eyes, stifles a laugh, and we all share a moment at that bozo's expense.

This can't be unique to me, and I hope other people are laughing at these incels as much as I am.

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Don’t Get Ripped Off: A Comprehensive Guide to Negotiating Your Car Price

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