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Lately, I've been hearing about "high-strength steel" being used to reduce weight. The A-pillar is a frequent subject, as it should be kept slim for better vision. Strength in steel comes at the expense of toughness, and those things are just adequate for an accident, but they are considered impossible to repair. A minor-looking ding from a tree recently totalled a newish car near here.
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There is no excuse for a land vehicle to weigh more than its average payload.
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