Automotive research firm finds that Tesla has higher frequency of deadly accidents than any other car brand

  • Gammelfisch@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    +1 Indeed!!! My Leaf has winter tires, a heavy ass battery in the middle and the constant regen braking pressure keeps the car under control. Accelerating, this thing leaves the ICE powered pick-up trucks and SUVs in my mirrors. It really surprised me.

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      1 month ago

      But one doesn’t want all that torque when starting in snow. Too much and wheels spin out. Not enough and you lose traction and slide.