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Originally Posted by carseatsm5
Tesla’s stainless steel Cybertruck was involved in its first reported accident after finally hitting the road last month — and it wasn’t pretty for the other car.
A Toyota Corolla was left crumpled after appearing to collide head-on with the fully electric, bomber-like vehicle on Thursday, according to a Reddit post that showed photos of the accident.
The Toyota’s front end was completely demolished, with the sedan’s side airbags deployed as it rested on the side of the road with its hood popped open and a headlight dangling, one photo shows.
The Cybertruck, meanwhile, appeared in perfect condition — though the front end wasn’t clearly visible — as it straddled the yellow line on a two-lane road in Palo Alto, Calif., according to the Reddit post, which was earlier reported on by the Verge.
https://nypost.com/2023/12/29/busine...eported-crash/ |
The reportedly minor injuries were in the Cybertruck according to the articles I read. You want the front end to absorb energy in the crash, that's what attenuates the impact. I'm sure the Tesla also has crush zones, as it's mandated, but the actual impact angle will matter a lot.