The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed the results of its Tesla Model Y crash safety tests recently. Like all Teslas, the Model Y earned the highest-possible rating during these tests. But there was
, via a better score in the “Driver injury measures — lower leg/foot” subcategory and some other categories.
Let’s take a look at a few of IIHS’s highlights from Model Y’s crash tests — especially in comparison with the Model 3.With the Model Y’s advancement in body structure design, Tesla’s small SUV performed better than Model 3 in the “Driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.” This particular test simulates the collision that can occur primarily through the vehicle’s driver-side wheel well instead of the center crumple zone.
The numbers coming out of both Model Y and Model 3 tests are even more interesting. For example, in this driver-side small overlap frontal test, the Model 3 had 21 cm of footwell intrusion while the Model Y had only 1 cm of intrusion. This is an impressive achievement on behalf of the Tesla safety engineering team. This is thanks to Tesla employingboth on the factory floor and in its software development for its cars.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Tesla Adds Model Y Structural Battery Pack Details In Updated Owner's ManualTesla has included a direct reference to the Model Y structural battery pack in an update to its Model Y owner's manual. The document noted that new Model Ys equipped with structural batteries have lift
Consulte Mais informação »
Cone-Killing Hyundai Ioniq 5 Can’t Match Tesla Model Y In Moose Test | CarscoopsHowever, adjusting regenerative the braking settings eventually helped it beat its Kia EV6 cousin
Consulte Mais informação »
Modded Suzuki Hayabusa Fights To End Tesla Model S Plaid's Drag Strip Reign | CarscoopsModded Suzuki Hayabusa Fights To End Tesla Model S Plaid's Drag Strip Reign | Carscoops carscoops
Consulte Mais informação »
The Model-Approved Ways to Master Basic Winter Dressing4 ways to nail basic winter dressing, courtesy of Hailey Bieber, Adut Akech, and Kaia Gerber
Consulte Mais informação »
Samsung’s next tablet lineup could include a 14.6-inch ‘Ultra’ model with a notchSamsung’s next tablet lineup could include a 14.6-inch 'Ultra' model with a notch
Consulte Mais informação »
A MacBook Air for under $400? Get this refurbished model for a stellar priceWe’re always here for a good MacBook deal.
Consulte Mais informação »