No Surprises Here: Polestar 2 Aces ANCAP Crash Tests
The Volvo-developed Polestar 2 earns high marks on the ANCAP crash test.
EV safety
EV Charging Operators Need To Take Women’s Safety Seriously
EV charging operators need to prioritize safety — especially women’s safety. Our friends at IrishEVs shared two articles with me that touch upon safety issues that women are dealing with while charging their EVs while traveling. They highlight how EV charging operators need to take safety into account in order … [continued]
EVs and the Visually Impaired
I have a daughter who was diagnosed with Stargardts macular dystrophy at the age of 22. She is gradually losing her sight. At the moment, she walks with a cane and still has some peripheral vision. With all of the discussion around how quiet EVs are, I asked her what … [continued]
Tesla’s Safest Vehicles Continue To Save Lives
I’m not sure if it’s Twitter’s algorithm, but I’ve seen several different threads and tweets recently about people getting into accidents and having their lives saved by their Tesla. One in particular that Elon responded to a few days ago was put forth by Marco Dzo, and his thread actually … [continued]
Tesla Battery Pack Survives Tesla Model S Fire
One of the major “concerns” critics have with Tesla is the battery pack. They believe that batteries catch fire more quickly or frequently than gasoline — not true.
Polestar 2 SPOC Block Drives EV Crash Safety
As the delivery date for the first Polestar 2 nears, crash tests reveal how the car’s SPOC Block works to keep occupants and first responders safe.
Tesla Model X & Porsche Taycan Receive 5-Star Safety Ratings In Europe
Euro NCAP has published safety tests granting 5-star ratings to both the Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan. The Model X had higher scores: 94% for Safety Assist and 98% for adult occupant protection. Its safety assist score was the same as the Model 3’s.
Top EV Benefits, EV Range Adequacy, Driving & Charging Frequency — New Report
When asked for the top reasons the EV drivers got their cars, we got similar responses as in previous years. The largest portion of buyers in every group referenced the environmental benefits. As before, Tesla buyers in the various markets were more likely to select “fun & convenience” and “I love new tech” than other EV drivers.
The Vehicle Classes, Range, & Features in High Demand with EV Drivers — New Report
For years, we have asked respondents what vehicle body type they prefer for an EV. The answers may surprise you. Despite the crossover and SUV craze, our respondents in North America indicated they prefer a sedan or hatchback.
Tesla Automatic Emergency Braking In Beijing Saves Pedestrian
A pedestrian was crossing the highway in Beijing, and it could have ended badly for her, but she got lucky. She and the driver of the Tesla were both saved from an accident by Tesla’s Automatic Emergency Braking system.
