Electric cars are too big and heavy for crash barriers now

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln tested steel crash barriers with a 3.1-tonne Rivian R1T electric pickup, showing the potential impact of heavy EVs on road safety measures. As EVs become more common, the weight and lower centre of gravity pose a challenge for road barrier engineers. The research was sponsored by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and conducted in partnership with Auburn University’s Transportation Research Institute.

Brands mentioned: Rivian, Ford