Paul Compton via EV wrote:
On Mon, 7 Jan 2019 at 23:41, Gail Lucas via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote:
I would like to see the
car succeed as I think safety, in addition to other features, was excellent.
I disagree, Rick's attitude was 'crumple zones are marketing hype'.
Yes, you need a strong cage to limit crush injuries, but the human
body can only stand so much decelleration.
If your goal is to make a small car, then the crumple zones are
necessarily small as well. So he made a strong cage as the best that
could be done given the laws of physics.
Remember that the Tango is about the size of a large motorcycle. It is
more maneuverable, and stops faster than most cars. That helps to avoid
accidents.
Rick was also aiming to make it an affordable commuter car; not a luxury
sports car. Unfortunately, his investors had other ideas...
--
The belief that there is only one truth, and that oneself is in
possession of it, is the root of all evil in the world. (Max Born)
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Lee Hart, 814 8th Ave N, Sartell MN 56377, www.sunrise-ev.com
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