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Old 04-19-2011, 09:03 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Weight |= safety.

The only time when weight might help is in a head on collision. All other situations it is a hindrance. Slower and longer braking, far worse avoidance maneuvers, and in one vehicle accidents, you are much worse off in a heavier vehicle, all else being equal.

If weight is a good thing, then just build your car out of lead?!

The Aptera was always designed with safety in mind.

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