How heavy electric vehicles could pose safety risk for other drivers
The increased weight of EVs and their batteries can make collisions with lighter cars more dangerous.
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The increased weight of EVs and their batteries can make collisions with lighter cars more dangerous.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
In some SUVs, road salt can cause corrosion and make suspension parts detach, resulting in drivers losing control.
The national highway safety agency says a faulty brake fluid hose can lead to longer stopping distances, "increasing the risk of a crash."