"Challenges of Heavy Electric Vehicles for US Highway Guardrails"
TL;DR
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.
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