lorenfb said:
morlglums said:
One thing I've noted is that the Soul (IC version 2014) has somewhat better crash test ratings than the current Leaf:
http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/v/class-summary/small-cars" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I would assume that the EV would score similar results.?
Really? Given that an ICE has more mass in the front to absorb the crash energy.
Have a lot guessing in this thread don't we?
Force = Mass * Acceleration
If you hit a wall/bridge then your acceleration will be pretty much constant from the speed you were going to 0 so if you are in a heaveir car if you remove Mass there will be less force. The big difference in this ICE to EV case isn't a difference in mass but where it's placed.
What you are probably refering to is the "big old american car" way of thinking about safety. If I have a big heavy car and hit a smaller car then the energy of the impact (force) is set already by the speeds and the cars involved. If 1 car has more mass than another then that cars accelration will be less. Example my truck will plow through that compact. So it's my safety at the cost of someone elses. Of coarse this backfires when you talk about hitting objects that won't move, just look at the F150 crash results vs smart car.
If you want safety if we all drive the lighest cars possible without compromising on current safety standards everything would be much much better regardless of hitting another car or a bridge support.
