View Single Post
Old 04-20-2011, 12:12 PM   #55 (permalink)
jamesqf
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Earth
Posts: 5,209
Thanks: 225
Thanked 811 Times in 594 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by ConnClark View Post
I do risky fun things too, but I don't go around telling people its safe.
And when have gone around telling anyone that the Aptera is safe? What I've said, and will keep on saying, is 1) I don't effing CARE about its safety or lack thereof, or the safety of any vehicle I choose to drive; 2) You folks who believe big SUVs are automatically safer than smaller vehicles are refuted by real-world data.

Quote:
Composites tend to splinter into razor sharp shards after a heavy impact.
Depends on the composite, but generally no. Ever seen a wrecked Corvette? Contemporary Corvette

Quote:
Having 3 wheels it is less stable.
Wrong, from basic geometry. Besides, do you seriously want to argue that the Aptera is less stable than a high center-of-gravity SUV?

Quote:
The choice of lithium Ion batteries poses a serious fire risk (if you have ever seen one of these batteries go you know what I'm talking about)
Ever seen someone toss a match into 10 gallons of gasoline? Yet somehow we all seem to feel comfortable driving around with at least that much.
  Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to jamesqf For This Useful Post:
Christ (04-20-2011), Frank Lee (04-20-2011), Joenavy85 (04-20-2011)