mousepad wrote:Rollover problems applies mostly for tall trucks and SUV. Was it taken into account that EV are mostly sedan?
Modern cars have active rollover protection and it applies to both EV and gas.
And yet rollovers still occur in modern vehicles. More people died in rollovers in cars than in trucks or SUVs.
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A total of 7,640 passenger vehicle occupants died in rollover crashes in 2021. Crashes in which a vehicle rolled over accounted for 29 percent of all passenger vehicle occupant deaths in 2021.
Death breakdown for rollovers
Vehicle type Deaths
Car 3,060
SUV 2,507
Pickup 1,955
Fatality Facts 2021Optimal Crumple Zone
⇒ The absence of an engine in the front of the vehicle improves the crumple zone of EVs.
⇒ The centered location of battery packs vastly reduces the torque forces in a car accident.
⇒ In terms of frontal crash tests, EVs are comparable to high-end ICE vehicles.
Reduce Rollover Risk
⇒ 2% of crashes involve a rollover, but they cause 35% of deaths.
⇒ Large battery on the base lowers the center of gravity and reduces the rollover risk for EVs.
⇒ Tesla Model S achieves a record low 5.7% rollover likelihood in a single-vehicle crash, and Tesla Model X achieves the best rating among comparable SUVs.
Better Maneuverability and Control
⇒ Electric vehicles benefit from better dynamic stability due to a centered battery pack and electronic control of power and braking.
Rollovers Have a Higher Fatality Rate than Any other Kind of Crashes.
EVs are Less Likely than ICE Vehicles — including Luxury and Most Popular Cars — to Roll over Due to Better Stability.
EV Safety Benefits — Crumple Zones, Rollover Results, Vehicle Controlmousepad wrote:That is not specific to EV. My gas car also has collision avoidance, because its newer. My old car does not.
Advanced safety systems are not exclusive to EVs, but EVs are more likely to come with these features.
Electric vehicles are the most advanced vehicles currently running on the road. There are a host of safety features included in these vehicles as both standard inclusions and optional add-ons. These advanced features form a part of the safety net integrated into these vehicles.
Electric Vehicles with Advanced Safety Measures* Global automakers such as BMW and Volkswagen are tapping on advanced tech such as driver-assist software to compete in the world’s largest EV market — China.
* “China’s domestic brands are leading the market in the development and implementation of advanced assisted driving systems, capitalizing on their early-entry advantages in the electric and intelligent vehicle sector,” said research firm Canalys in a recent report.
Global electric vehicle makers are tapping advanced technology to vie with each other and domestic brands in the intensively competitive Chinese market. “China’s domestic brands are leading the market in the development and implementation of advanced assisted driving systems, capitalizing on their early-entry advantages in the electric and intelligent vehicle sector.”
“China auto makers are accelerating vehicle platform, technology upgrade or innovation, leading to outstanding user experience. China EV products are much more competitive than before, and China will continue to see EV penetration expanding.”
But these global players are now stepping up their efforts.
On Friday, BMW China announced that it is accelerating the development of hands-free autonomous driving features, also known as Level 3 or L3 functions. BMW China said it plans to roll those out by end of 2023 or early 2024 and will ensure compliance with local regulations.
L3 autonomous driving has not been widely approved in China, though some companies including domestic EV maker Xpeng has been authorized to test the technology. Last week, Germany’s Volkswagen
Group said it is investing approximately $700 million in Xpeng and taking a 4.99% stake in the company.
“We are now accelerating the expansion of our local electric portfolio and at the same time preparing for the next innovation step,” Ralf Brandstätter, Volkswagen AG board member for China, said in a company statement.
Volkswagen and Xpeng will co-develop two new EVs that will incorporate its advanced driver-assist software for the Chinese market and aims to roll them out in 2026.
Automakers promote advanced tech to compete in China — the world’s top EV marketEV active safety is a key innovation area in electric vehicles
EV active safety refers to the various systems and technologies implemented in electric vehicles (EVs) to enhance safety and prevent accidents. These systems utilize sensors, control algorithms, and actuators to monitor the vehicle’s behavior, detect potential hazards, and take corrective actions in real-time. EV active safety systems aim to improve traction, stability, and maneuverability by actively controlling the vehicle’s acceleration, braking, and steering, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall safety during EV operation.
Hitachi is one of the leading patent filers in EV active safety. It filed patents for methods and system of detecting obstacles and mitigating collisions. Hitachi has a strong track record in commercializing EV active safety solutions and contributes to vehicle safety and environmental sustainability.
Electric vehicles: the leading companies in EV active safety revealedmousepad wrote:We;ve already established that this is only half-true. Gas car catch on fire more often, but it's usually benign. If an ev catches on fire, kiss the surroundings goodbye. (BTW, water runoff used to extinguish an EV battery fire is considered hazardous waste in my state. Do you know how much it costs to clean that mess up? All 20k gallons? It ain't cheap. And I'm sure it aint' part of the insurance studies you presented.)
There are plenty of ICE fires that are not benign, both in in terms of fatalities and property damage. ICE are not only more likely to catch fire, they are also more likely to explode, where EVs are more likely to burn longer. And yes, EV fires are harder to put out. But you asked about injuries did you not? If you want to argue EV fires are harder to put out, use excessive amounts of water, can reignite, etc, we are in agreement there.
10+ Million Fires, 19,000 Deaths, And 70,000 Injuries From Internal Combustion Vehicles
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over 10 million highway vehicle fires caused about 19,000 deaths and over 70,000 injuries in the United States from 1980–2015.
10+ Million Fires, 19,000 Deaths, And 70,000 Injuries From Internal Combustion Vehiclesmousepad wrote:The conclusion is obvious. EVs are simply magically better, and proof ain't needed because we have faith. All hail to the magic of EVs.
It's not magic, it's what reality is telling us. The guys writing the checks for injuries are telling us EVs are safer as they have to write bigger and more checks for the ICE claims. The guys rating the cars are telling us EVs are safer. The guys responsible for highway safety are telling us this.
Decreased Injuries
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that electric car passengers involved in car accidents had a lower rate of injury than those in ICE or diesel-powered vehicles.
Evidence is growing that electric vehicles are at least as safe as conventional ones, with two more vehicles that run exclusively on battery power earning safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In addition, an updated analysis of insurance data shows injury claims are substantially less frequent for such vehicles.
The study looks at electric and conventional versions of nine models from 2011 to 2019, yielding more than twice as large a sample as a previous study conducted in 2017. It examines collision, property damage liability and injury claims.
The updated data show that rates of injury claims related to the drivers and passengers of electric vehicles were more than 40 percent lower than for identical conventional models over 2011-19.
With more electric vehicles comes more proof of safetyThe oil barrel is half-full.
