Terrified friends burn to death trapped in Tesla as doors won't open after crash - eviltoast
  • AA5B@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    This is not just a problem with Tesla, but a requirement by NHTSA that is fairly common and will be everywhere

    https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28422725/car-windows-glass-aaa-unbreakable/

    One in three 2018 models have such glass

    a rule the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) passed in 2011. It’s known as Ejection Mitigation, and it requires a combination of side airbag curtains and stronger windows to keep occupants inside the car during a rollover.

    • Rivalarrival@lemmy.today
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      1 month ago

      Jesus Tapdancing Christ, that’s what a fucking seatbelt is for. What the fuck is going on with the NHTSA? They’re the reason why cars are huge and getting bigger, and now they want them to be crematoriums as well?