Have you any evidence to suggest there is a problem with rear impact performance? MW
On 26 Jul 2014, at 03:51, Al via EV wrote: > Notice there is no *rear* crash test. > > Al > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "brucedp5 via EV" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 3:26 AM > Subject: [EVDL] EVLN: Smart Fortwo EV's Resiliency & Safety (videos) > > >> >> >> http://www.benzinsider.com/2014/07/videos-show-the-resiliency-of-the-smart-fortwo/ >> Videos Show the Resiliency of the Smart Fortwo >> By Giancarlo Perlas | July 17, 2014 >> >> [image >> http://www.benzinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/tridion-safety-cell-of-smart-fortwo.png >> The tridion safety cell of the Smart Fortwo >> >> >> videos >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v708z67ALww >> smart fortwo vs. S-Class - crash test >> Daimler AG Jul 17, 2014 ... >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sKSPxQjPOm0 >> Mercedes C vs smart fortwo - Crash test compatibilità IIHS, Sicurauto.it >> sicurauto Apr 30, 2009 >> http://www.sicurauto.it - Crash test compatibilità IIHS - Mercedes C vs >> smart fortwo - 64 km/h >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=asJThp-OfpE >> smart car Safety -- smart car Commercial on Tridion Safety Cell -- smart USA >> smart USA Sep 19, 2012 >> Go behind the scenes on the making of the smart car commercial about the >> strength of the tridion safety cell. Witness how smart's tridion cell can >> easily carry a full-size SUV with absolutely no problem. >> ] >> >> One of the key selling points of the Smart Fortwo is its ultra-durable >> tridion safety cell. Basically, the feature has been patented by Daimler’s >> Smart division to offer maximum protection to the electric vehicle’s >> occupants, which comes in addition to the safety functions provided by the >> car’s seatbelts and airbags. >> >> According to the Smart website, the tridion safety cell is inspired by roll >> cages found in racecars. It is made of high-strength steel, which is >> engineered to evenly distribute the force from a crash. >> >> To demonstrate how the safety frame of the Smart Fortwo can hold up to a >> real-life collision on the road, Daimler recently released several videos >> that involve crashing the small car to much bigger cars like the >> Mercedes-Benz S-Class and C-Class sedan. >> >> Below is a video displaying the result of the Smart Fortwo versus >> Mercedes-Benz S-Class collision test: >> >> In comparison, the Fortwo is barely half the size of the S-Class sedan, >> making the match a David versus Goliath type of contest. However, the >> smaller vehicle surprisingly held up against its Mercedes big brother in a >> 50 km/h head-to-head crash. The result was nothing short of impressive >> because the two cars, despite their totally wrecked hoods, were able to >> protect their respective occupants. This is a proof of Daimler’s consistency >> in providing safety to its customers regardless if its buyers have chosen >> its luxury vehicles or its smart cars. >> >> [Watch] another video pitting the Fortwo against the C-Class in a 64 km/h >> collision, which produced the same result: >> >> Lastly, [watch the video of] an old advertisement showing how the roof of >> the Smart Fortwo can hold 7,000 pounds of weight: >> >> Videos Show the Resiliency of the Smart Fortwo >> [© benzinsider.com] _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
