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Re:Tuv sees black for Tesla: Cybertruck would not get approv... by masklinn on Saturday December 14, 2019 @09:11AM (#21789565)
> I'm not sure why it's such a popular notion that the cybertruck won't crumple? It's literally got a big empty space at the front as a feature.

Because it's supposed to be bulletproof and have a virtually indestructible surface which you cannot dent or scratch. It's possible that this was meant as nothing more than resistance to minor assault but taking the statement literally and assuming a completely rigid reinforced frame makes a lot of sense.

> Ordinary cars crumple but they don't fall apart if you lean on them or drive down a bumpy road.

Ordinary cars are not billed as bulletproof and virtually indestructible.

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Re:Tuv sees black for Tesla: Cybertruck would not get approv... by viraptor on Saturday December 14, 2019 @10:26AM (#21789915)
> bulletproof ... cannot dent or scratch

Different properties. Bulletproof vests are flexible and distribute the force rather than being just hard and heavy for example. Diamonds are scratch resistant, but shatter.

Until we see the actual tests, it's all just speculation with minimal information. Resisting a hammer does not prove anything about collisions.

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