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~~For the occupants, any pedestrian hit by an EV will generally be in worse condition than if they were hit by an ICE vehicle.
While this is ultimately good, the benefit can't be applied so broadly as "the breakthrough that makes EVs safer than ICE cars".~~
Edit: /u/inclementimmigrant had it right, not me
The solution as always is to reduce car dependence.
wouldn't the increased weight due the battery be partially compensated by a more lightweight motor? electric motors are significantly simpler and less heavy than ICE motors.
There's a horde of petrolheads trying to make problems out of nothing. Don't waste your time.
I think they may be a fuckcars person. They car be unreasonable also.
Provide proof there bucko.
EVs pose no greater risk to pedestrians - study
If I had to guess, I would point to 2 reasons:
better frontal collision dynamics due to not having an engine up front
generally lower front ends since aerodynamics is more important to EVs