
• The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is concerned about the increased weight of electric vehicles.
• Data shows that during collisions, occupants of lighter vehicles are at greater risk of injury or death.
• The 9,000-lb GMC Hummer EV is the most glaring example of what big new EVs represent on the road.
Last week, we shared with you an analysis of a recent development in automotive domain, that is the advent of new, large and heavy electric vehicles, and the two notable dangers that these vehicles pose: Outsized energy consumption and a safety risk on the roads. More specifically, a risk to other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
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