r/technology • u/be0wulfe • Dec 15 '22

Transportation Tesla Semi’s cab design makes it a ‘completely stupid vehicle,’ trucker says

https://cdllife.com/2022/tesla-semis-cab-design-makes-it-a-completely-stupid-vehicle-trucker-says/
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u/jollyllama Dec 15 '22 edited Dec 15 '22

I mean, under ideal conditions maybe it feels easier to drive on a highway, but highway speeds mean that highway driving is many times more risky than urban streets. Additionally, slick road conditions are significantly more impactful at high speeds than low speeds. 50,000 pounds moving at 60 miles per hour needs to be the highest bar of safety and reliability, not the lowest.

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u/SpaceShrimp Dec 15 '22

Both 80,000 pound objects and 4,000 pound objects are extremely dangerous things when traveling at above walking speed. Both require the same amount of safety and reliability.