SabrToothSqrl
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For your convenience, all crumple zones will be now attached to other vehicles
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I’ve been wondering that for a while now.I wonder how their ultrasonic sensors work through the stainless steel vs. the aluminum of the Model X.
With the caveat that I am not an engineer of any kind, I agree.I doubt it has sensors going through metal.
This is driving me nuts. The other trucks are in offset crash tests. That generates sideways motion and therefore the side airbags deploy. Also, obviously an offset crash test will cause more crumpling versus absorbing the force over the entire front of the vehicle. Also they're 40 mph vs. 35mph (energy is square of speed).
I do not think the crash test video Tesla released is doing them any favors. Rear air bags don't deploy at 35 mph. Hope any CT owners do not have kids in the rear seat.
CT has 3 major pieces that make up what used to be called a “frame”; the front casting, the structural battery pack, and the rear casting.Based on the front impact video they posted. I would think they would just total the CT since not enough cushion in the front of the vehicle. I’m hoping it not a one piece frame but 3 piece where the frame damage can be replaced.
I do hope they have the 3 piece frame so we can replace the damaged portion. Coming from a 22 MYP (9k miles) that was totaled due to rails being cracked in a rearend collision. The frame was a one piece & my insurance company totaled tbe car and the rail on frame damage was too much to repair/replace. Is the reason I’m asking, I don’t want to wait another couple of months to replace a vehicle.CT has 3 major pieces that make up what used to be called a “frame”; the front casting, the structural battery pack, and the rear casting.
At this point we have no information about the feasibility of repair in major crashes. Auto industry experts can certainly opine, but I will not.
So the car may have saved your life, but you prefer a vehicle that transfers the entire shock of a crash to your body and kills you? No thanks. I'd be very thankful the car took its life to help save you. As a bonus, you get a new car. Seems like a good deal to me.I do hope they have the 3 piece frame so we can replace the damaged portion. Coming from a 22 MYP (9k miles) that was totaled due to rails being cracked in a rearend collision. The frame was a one piece & my insurance company totaled tbe car and the rail on frame damage was too much to repair/replace. Is the reason I’m asking, I don’t want to wait another couple of months to replace a vehicle.
Most vehicles (maybe all?) are totaled in an accident similar to the test. The idea is to let the vehicle die to protect the occupants. If you want a vehicle that survives for another day, the occupants are not likely to survive in a test this severe. I looked closely at the crash-tested CT on display last week, and I don't see it being repaired. It would still have value in parting out the cabin and rear. Crumble zone seemed to be about the same as an ICE truck with a non-crushable engine. Still, it will be interesting to see how it does in independent ratings.Based on the front impact video they posted. I would think they would just total the CT since not enough cushion in the front of the vehicle. I’m hoping it not a one piece frame but 3 piece where the frame damage can be replaced.
CT is no different than other cars and trucks. There are only airbags on the sides for rear passengers in cars and trucks, so it would take a side impact to trigger those. There is no value (and maybe some risk) to firing them in a direct frontal collision. If you have kids, you need to have them in secured car seats or seat belts depending on the size of your kids.I do not think the crash test video Tesla released is doing them any favors. Rear air bags don't deploy at 35 mph. Hope any CT owners do not have kids in the rear seat.
I can confirm, that there are no ultrasonic sensors, around the CT, or inside the doors. The doors do pop open about 2 inches but do not motor open like the Model X front doors.I wonder how their ultrasonic sensors work through the stainless steel vs. the aluminum of the Model X.
I’m curious as to your source of information.I can confirm, that there are no ultrasonic sensors, around the CT, or inside the doors. The doors do pop open about 2 inches but do not motor open like the Model X front doors.
I did not see any on the CT I saw in person in Boston. Just went back to my photos and double-checked. None of those 'little round thingies' that generally indicate USS, at least....I’m curious as to your source of information.
Are you saying that there are no ultrasonic sensors anywhere on the vehicle?
That does not surprise me, but I would like to know how you are certain that is the case. Thanks.
CT is no different than other cars and trucks. There are only airbags on the sides for rear passengers in cars and trucks, so it would take a side impact to trigger those. There is no value (and maybe some risk) to firing them in a direct frontal collision. If you have kids, you need to have them in secured car seats or seat belts depending on the size of your kids.
Thanks, I also didn’t see any on the CT I saw in person in San Jose CA last week. But I wonder if there could be some hidden in the bumpers somehow. Probably not; Elon seems pretty fixated on accomplishing everything with cameras. I’m not convinced that is the best approach, but I’m not an automotive engineer…I did not see any on the CT I saw in person in Boston. Just went back to my photos and double-checked. None of those 'little round thingies' that generally indicate USS, at least....
I was at the CT delivery event and looked at various production CTs on display. There were no visible sensors. Also for the doors, since they don't fully open automatically like the Model X front doors, there is no need for a door sensor. It only pops out about an inch. Now it's possible I missed one, but I really doubt it. Tesla has moved away from Ultrasonics on all other cars they make, so I don't see why they would bring it back on the CT.I’m curious as to your source of information.
Are you saying that there are no ultrasonic sensors anywhere on the vehicle?
That does not surprise me, but I would like to know how you are certain that is the case. Thanks.