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It allows the oncoming car to submarine under the audi and roll it over.What's the benefit of jacking up the side when side-impact is detected?
It's so that way in a higher speed wreck the brunt of the force is given to the floor pan and door sills, instead of the door. It's safer for the occupants as those components are stronger than the door. If you've seen a crushed door that in turn crushed the occupant you'll know what I'm talking about.What's the benefit of jacking up the side when side-impact is detected?
More steel instead of glass between you and the other carWhat's the benefit of jacking up the side when side-impact is detected?
It's so that way in a higher speed wreck the brunt of the force is given to the floor pan and door sills, instead of the door. It's safer for the occupants as those components are stronger than the door. If you've seen a crushed door that in turn crushed the occupant you'll know what I'm talking about.
I'm no battery guy but I don't think I'd want the battery taking the brunt of anything. I've seen what happens when those things break open, yes they are well protected, but purposefully making the battery a focal point of impact doesn't seem like a good idea.It would work even better with a Tesla where the battery pack makes the side of the frame more rigid. Check out the side impact videos of Tesla’s compared to say Volvo’s where the battery pack stops most of the inward deformation. That would work even better if the battery pack was elevated by the suspension to take more of the hit.
I'm no battery guy but I don't think I'd want the battery taking the brunt of anything. I've seen what happens when those things break open, yes they are well protected, but purposefully making the battery a focal point of impact doesn't seem like a good idea.