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automotiveinfrastructure1 year ago

"Challenges of Heavy Electric Vehicles for US Highway Guardrails"

The increasing weight of electric vehicles, particularly electric trucks, is raising concerns about the ability of America's highway guardrails to handle potential crashes. Tests have shown that modern guardrails are not designed to withstand the impact of heavy EVs, posing a safety risk to road users. The rise of electric vehicles is exacerbating an existing issue with the weight of consumer vehicles, and urgent updates to road infrastructure may be necessary to address this challenge.

automotiveinfrastructure1 year ago

"Study Shows Highway Guardrails Inadequate for Heavy Electric Vehicles"

A study conducted by the University of Nebraska's Midwest Roadside Safety Facility revealed that the current guardrails used on highways and freeways across the country are not designed to withstand the weight of giant electric vehicles (EVs) in a crash. The concern arises from the potential damage these heavy EVs could cause to the infrastructure and the safety of occupants in other vehicles. With the increasing weight of EVs, experts are calling for a need to strengthen guardrails and overall infrastructure to handle these vehicles effectively.