TeslaPickupsThe Cybertruck had its own "first crash" shortly after delivery. As one user shared on the forum,TeslaPickupsThere was a collision in California with a 2009 modelToyotaCorollaThere was a collision. Although it is impossible to distinguish the responsibility for the accident, it can be seen from the accident** that the point of impact should be in the front left of the respective car. However, apparentlyCorollaThe damage was even more serious, the bumper was completely destroyed, the hood flew up, the water tank was badly deformed, the left front wheel was misplaced, and the left front suspension was scrapped. In contrast,TeslaPickupsThe damage is relatively light, the point of impact is at the left front fender, there is a noticeable deformation on the entire side of the body, and there is a noticeable depression at the rear wheel fender, but relativelyCorollaIt's much better. Fortunately, there were no people** in the accident, only the driver was slightly injured.
It can be seen that when an accident occurs between a large car and a small car, the large car has more advantages due to the difference in body weight. TeslaPickupsThe all-wheel drive version weighs about 29 tons, whileCorollaThe weight of the car is only about half of the former, that is, 12 to 13 tons. According to the law of conservation of energy, when a vehicle collides, the speed of a lightweight vehicle changes greater, and the risk of injury to the occupants is also higher. Therefore, the difference in the weight of the body leadsTeslaPickupsGot the upper hand in the accident. In addition,TeslaPickupsThe self-developed 30x cold-rolled stainless steel material makes its body stronger and tougher, even resisting the firing of small-caliber bullets. This explains whyTeslaPickupsThe appearance is so simple because the stainless steel material is difficult to perform traditional body machining.
CarsThe crash safety of the car body is a complex issue that cannot be summarized in a few simple sentences. This requires striking a balance between design, cost, and safety, while also taking into account issues such as power, fuel consumption, and space. Two different sizes and weightsCarsIn the event of a collision, the larger car naturally has a natural advantage, but it cannot be said that the smaller car is necessarily at a disadvantage. Today's passenger cars have an optimized body structure to absorb impact forces and protect their occupants. Although the car may be more damaged in the event of a collision, it can reduce the risk to the occupants of the vehicle.
In short,TeslaPickupsThe reason why there is a clear advantage in an accident does not meanCorollais not safe. As long as the body structure is well designed, both large and small models can provide sufficient protection. However, in the daily minor scraping accidents,TeslaPickupsThis sturdy and massive vehicle clearly has certain advantages.
TeslaPickupsThe first accident has raised concerns about vehicle crash safety. Although the responsibility for the accident cannot be clarified, judging from the results of the accident,TeslaPickupsIn withCorollaSignificant advantages are shown in the event of a collision. The difference in the weight of the body makesTeslaPickupsVehicles that are slightly damaged in an accident and have a heavier body weight in everyday driving have an advantage in a collision. TeslaPickupsThe 30x cold-rolled stainless steel material also gives it higher strength and impact resistance.
However, vehicle crash safety is a complex issue that not only involves vehicle design and construction, but is also closely related to factors such as cost, power, fuel consumption, etc. In fact, modern passenger cars have an optimized body structure to absorb impact forces and protect their occupants. Therefore, the weight of the vehicle alone does not completely determine the crash safety of the vehicle.
The first accident of Tesla's pickup truck reminds us that the complexity of vehicle crash safety issues requires more comprehensive considerations. While striving for safety, it is also necessary to rationally treat the collision safety performance of different models and pay attention to the optimal design of the body structure. Only by combining multiple factors can we make our driving experience safer and more reliable.