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Tesla Cybertruck's sharp edges dull its European dream
The Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk's polarizing electric pickup truck, has been turning heads with its radical design and impressive performance. However, its journey to conquer the European market has hit a roadblock – safety regulations. While the Cybertruck boasts a futuristic, angular design, its sharp edges and bulky frame have raised concerns among European safety organizations, who argue that the vehicle poses a significant threat to pedestrians and cyclists.
The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), an independent organization that evaluates vehicle safety, has expressed reservations about Cybertruck's pedestrian safety even without conducting a formal crash test. Matthew Avery, Euro NCAP's director of strategic development, points out that the vehicle's sharp edges and protruding features could increase the severity of injuries in a collision with a pedestrian.
Unlike the US, where pedestrian safety regulations are relatively lax, Europe has stringent rules in place to protect vulnerable road users. The EU mandates that vehicles have rounded edges and energy-absorbing structures to minimize pedestrian injuries in the event of an accident. The Cybertruck, with its angular design and rigid stainless steel body, seems to fall short of these requirements.
Despite these concerns, a Cybertruck was spotted cruising the streets of Prague, Czech Republic. This has sparked outrage among transport NGOs, who claim that the vehicle's registration in the EU is illegal and puts other road users at risk. They argue that the Czech authorities have bypassed EU safety regulations by allowing the Cybertruck to be registered under an "individual vehicle approval" process, which is typically used for vehicles not intended for mass production.
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The Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk's polarizing electric pickup truck, has been turning heads with its radical design and impressive performance. However, its journey to conquer the European market has hit a roadblock – safety regulations. While the Cybertruck boasts a futuristic, angular design, its sharp edges and bulky frame have raised concerns among European safety organizations, who argue that the vehicle poses a significant threat to pedestrians and cyclists.
The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), an independent organization that evaluates vehicle safety, has expressed reservations about Cybertruck's pedestrian safety even without conducting a formal crash test. Matthew Avery, Euro NCAP's director of strategic development, points out that the vehicle's sharp edges and protruding features could increase the severity of injuries in a collision with a pedestrian.
Unlike the US, where pedestrian safety regulations are relatively lax, Europe has stringent rules in place to protect vulnerable road users. The EU mandates that vehicles have rounded edges and energy-absorbing structures to minimize pedestrian injuries in the event of an accident. The Cybertruck, with its angular design and rigid stainless steel body, seems to fall short of these requirements.
Despite these concerns, a Cybertruck was spotted cruising the streets of Prague, Czech Republic. This has sparked outrage among transport NGOs, who claim that the vehicle's registration in the EU is illegal and puts other road users at risk. They argue that the Czech authorities have bypassed EU safety regulations by allowing the Cybertruck to be registered under an "individual vehicle approval" process, which is typically used for vehicles not intended for mass production.
Tesla Cybertruck's sharp edges dull its European dream
The Tesla Cybertruck's sharp edges and bulky frame have raised concerns among European safety organizations, who argue that the vehicle poses a significant threat to pedestrians and cyclists.
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