Tesla’s Strong Roof & Windscreen Saves Lives. In California, a recent severe storm created a path of destruction, damaging homes and cars with downed trees. A big tree in Portola Valley accidentally struck a Tesla Model 3 nearby in the midst of the chaos. Despite the significant damage, the Model 3’s sturdy roof and windscreen structure shielded the passengers from harm.
The San Mateo county sheriff’s department tweeted pictures that demonstrate the immense size and weight of the tree, emphasising the significance of the Model 3’s performance. These mishaps serve as a reminder to drivers to avoid hazardous weather whenever possible.
The image is very reminiscent of the terrible incident that was captured on tape when a Model 3 was carried over a tree by a strong wind (see video below). The people inside made it out safely. The uploader of the video mentioned about the incident and Thanked Tesla engineers for saving their lives.
Sturdy Roofs Are Important for Vehicle Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that the roof of the 2022 Model 3 can absorb a staggering 20,835 lbs of force. This strong roof construction provides essential roll and tree-falling incident protection for passengers. The IIHS roof strength is evaluated based on the strength-to-weight ratio, or the pressure delivered relative to the weight of the vehicle. A “good” ranking requires a strength-to-weight ratio of at least 4. This requirement is exceeded by the Tesla Model 3’s remarkable 5.85 ratio.
Roof strength is crucial to maintaining occupant survival space following a rollover. Since sturdier roofs are less likely to collapse, injuries from impact with the roof are far less frequent. As a result of roof deformation, they also help to prevent ejections through broken or smashed windows, windscreens, or doors.
The Tesla Model 3’s efficiency in this tree-crushing calamity shows off the vehicle’s excellent safety mechanisms and the company’s persistent commitment to protecting its occupants. The Model 3 is a brilliant example of how, as EV technology advances, safety improvements could have a big impact on circumstances in the real world.
Drivers may feel secure and at ease when they’re at the wheel as they negotiate an unpredictable world packed with difficulties that are both organic and artificial thanks to Tesla’s dedication to protection and engineering excellence.
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