Tesla's Cybertruck has raised concerns among security experts due to its unique design and sturdy stainless steel housing construction.
Safety experts say that if the vehicle's shell is made of thick stainless steel, making the body very strong, then when people's heads hit the body, it can cause more serious injuries. Julia Griswold, director of the Center for Safe Transportation Research and Education at the University of California, Berkeley, expressed "alarm" in the crash test** released by Tesla, noting that the weight and high acceleration of these heavy trucks pose a serious hazard to pedestrians.
Although Tesla has emphasized the body structure of the Cybertruck to absorb shocks in crashes. Elon Musk also said on social media that he is "very confident" that the Cybertruck will be safer for passengers and pedestrians than other trucks.
Regulators in the U.S. reportedly rely on vehicle manufacturers to self-test and prove that they meet safety standards. In an interview with automotive consultant Sandy Monroe, Musk said the Cybertruck had passed regulatory review. The first batch of about a dozen trucks was delivered to buyers last week.
Tesla has not yet said whether it will sell the Cybertruck in Europe, but the company's chief engineer told automotive magazine Topgear this month that the European Union's safety rules designed to protect pedestrians could make it difficult to sell in Europe. The European Committee for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit organization based in Brussels, said in a statement, "We hope that Tesla will not introduce this model to Europe." A vehicle of this size, power and weight would be fatal to pedestrians and cyclists in a collision. ”
The Cybertruck starts at $60,990, and while it's not a high-selling model like Tesla's Model Y, Musk said Tesla could reach a production rate of about 250,000 Cybertrucks per year by 2025.