CRASH TEST: Electric Cars are More Dangerous than Conventional Cars, Says Global Insurance Company

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By Gersh KuntzmanSep 9, 2022, 7:21 pm191 pts
Electric cars cause more collisions than conventional cars — partly due to their incredible acceleration — and the increased weight of e-cars and trucks is a huge concern for occupants of lighter cars and will lead to increased pedestrian deaths, a Swiss insurance company announced after crash tests last…

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