"Guardrail System Fails to Withstand Heavy Electric Vehicle Impact in Crash Tests"

Crash test data from the University of Nebraska indicates that the nation's guardrail system is not designed to handle the extra force of heavy electric vehicles, which typically weigh 20% to 50% more than gas-powered cars due to their batteries. Concerns have been raised about the safety risks heavy electric vehicles pose in collisions with lighter vehicles, as well as the compatibility of guardrails with electric vehicles. More testing and collaboration between transportation engineers and vehicle manufacturers are needed to address this issue.