"Rivian R1T and Heavy EVs Expose Highway Safety Concerns"

Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln conducted a crash test using a 7,000-pound Rivian R1T electric truck to demonstrate the hazards of overweight electric vehicles, showing that American guardrails are not strong enough to stop such heavy EVs. The test, sponsored by the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, aimed to assess the readiness of protection measures against the growing number of EVs on the road. With EVs weighing 20-50% more than traditional vehicles, there is an urgent need to re-examine the designs of roadside barriers to accommodate for the changing composition of the vehicle fleet.