Episode 1697 • • 2:18:39 - 2:21:02
1697: neat-o
Electric Vehicle Weight and Guardrail Safety Concerns
New crash tests from the Texas Transportation Institute reveal that standard highway guardrails are failing to stop heavy electric vehicles. While guardrails are typically rated for vehicles up to 5,000 pounds, many EVs weigh significantly more, leading to deadly "rip-through" collisions. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy expressed concern that roadside safety infrastructure is not prepared for the rapid transition to heavier electric fleets.