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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
ConnClark, the image you are using of the Aptera looks tilted? Try this one:
By the way, deflection away from a direct impact makes a vehicle *safer*. Engagement in a direct impact is worse than deflection. This is one of the lessons I learned from Oliver Kuttner of Edison2. |
This is true, a glancing blow will transmit a lot less force...but if the structure is not satisfactorily strong, it wont glance, it will just cave in. And lets not forget that the occupants are what is important...if that thing bounces off the bumper of a Suburban and goes rolling down the street, what of the people inside.....scrambled eggs anyone?
The windshield appears to be directly inline with most SUVs rear bumper.....say a bumper with an exposed rear hitch....not good.