"Preliminary Tests Show US Guardrail System Inadequate for Heavy Electric Vehicles"

A study from the University of Nebraska indicates that the nation's guardrails are not designed to handle the weight of electric vehicles, posing safety risks in collisions with lighter vehicles. Test crashes with an electric-powered pickup truck and a Tesla sedan revealed that the guardrails were not made to handle vehicles greater than 5,000 pounds. Concerns extend to infrastructure, including parking structures and residential streets, as the extra weight of electric vehicles can lead to faster wear and tear. Collaboration between transportation engineers and vehicle manufacturers is seen as crucial for addressing these safety challenges.