Re:A long-lasting, stable solid-state lithium battery
by yazaddaruvala on Monday May 17, 2021 @08:00PM
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EV's are theoretically better at accident avoidance because of their distribution of mass compared with ICE.
e.g. Lower/distributed center of gravity makes cars faster to stop, and easier to turn.
This is one of many advantages. Some others are related to: fewer components i.e. fewer failures, instant torque i.e. better handling, etc.
That said, given that an equivalent accident occurred to an ICE car and to an EV from the side[0], "energy is energy" and likely will result in similar injury/fire.
[0] the front/back of EVs have better crumple zones than ICE.
e.g. Lower/distributed center of gravity makes cars faster to stop, and easier to turn.
This is one of many advantages. Some others are related to: fewer components i.e. fewer failures, instant torque i.e. better handling, etc.
That said, given that an equivalent accident occurred to an ICE car and to an EV from the side[0], "energy is energy" and likely will result in similar injury/fire.
[0] the front/back of EVs have better crumple zones than ICE.