With its sharp design angles around the vehicle, the Tesla Cybertruck raises concerns about the potential danger it poses to people or vehicles that collide with it.
According to the plan, Tesla Cybertruck will officially be unveiled on November 30th, exactly 4 years since the first prototype was introduced to the public. This is an important milestone for Tesla, so the company plans to mark it with an event at a factory near Austin, Texas.
Since its first appearance as a concept car, Tesla Cybertruck has sparked controversy in the automotive industry with its “unconventional” design. The Cybertruck has a angular, rugged design with a “body” made entirely of ultra-durable stainless steel – which does not require paint and is resistant to dents. And it is this rugged appearance that has raised safety concerns for people and vehicles around the truck.
Normally, the crumple zones on a car are steel structures installed at the front and rear of the vehicle. They are designed to be “soft” compared to other areas, making it easier to deform, bend or absorb impact force, diverting it away from the passenger cabin during a collision.
However, with the Tesla Cybertruck, no one can predict whether the crumple zones are properly designed, as the vehicle’s body is made from an extremely strong material. When a collision occurs, it is very likely that the body will not or only minimally deform, allowing the impact force to continue to be transmitted directly to the cabin and the passengers inside.
Earlier this month, Tesla demonstrated the Cybertruck’s bulletproof capabilities. However, this only shows the certain rigidity of the vehicle’s outer shell, not the level of safety that this pickup truck can provide.
Of course, with such a unique design, the production process for the Tesla Cybertruck is bound to be more challenging. Repairing the vehicle is also considered an obstacle as there are not many facilities experienced in handling stainless steel.
James Goodwin, the CEO of the ANCAP (NCAP in Australia), has expressed particular concern about the design of the all-electric Cybertruck. According to this CEO, the unconventional design and the stainless steel body will pose a real danger to anyone unlucky enough to collide with this pickup truck.
“Try to imagine being hit by a Cybertruck, I don’t think you have a chance of coming out unscathed. The sharp, low front end of the vehicle can cause serious leg injuries and propel victims upwards,” he asserted.
TT (Tuoitrethudo)
