• Bongles@lemm.ee
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      9 months ago

      Normally pickup trucks and SUVs in the USA are considered “light trucks” which have easier safety and emissions standards.

      I don’t really know the ins and outs if it though, I just watch videos on the internet.

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        9 months ago

        Yeah, “light trucks” also includes full size vans, minivans, SUVs. Which is a big reason why there are so many of those on the road: manufacturers don’t have to meet the same fuel economy or safety standards as passenger cars.

    • KptnAutismus@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      compared to an f-150 lightning, it has roughly the same amount of crumpling. i think the panels around the front are just a little thinner than the steel panels the f-150 uses.

      but both are far more dangerous than your average hatchback due to the visibility alone. you are literally allowed to remove all rear-view mirrors in america.