“The CyberTruck is 17 times more likely to have a fire fatality than a Ford Pinto”, a 70s automobile that put the “car” in “exploding car”.

[kottke@mastodon.social]

“The CyberTruck is 17 times more likely to have a fire fatality than a Ford Pinto”, a 70s automobile that put the “car” in “exploding car”. https://fuelarc.com/evs/its-official-the-cybertruck-is-more-explosive-than-the-ford-pinto/

[susiemagoo@mstdn.social]

@kottke In other words, don't park next to them, or drive near them. Probably steer clear of the drivers, as well.

[natanox@chaos.social]

@kottke I'm very glad these abominations never made it to Europe. The worst we got are people dense enough to pay extra for imported oversized US "Trucks" (which can't be imported and sold en mass due to being inherently unsafe).

[sinjin@mstdn.ca]

@kottke By some strange coincidence of math, I’m 17 times more likely to find myself in a Ford Pinto than a CyberTruck.

[luc0x61@mastodon.gamedev.place]

@kottke Man, I've seen one on the road this evening, looks like someone hammered a steel pot until it looks like an horrible car shaped thing.
It doesn't run on gas, but gives you the feeling of driving the fireworks truck while smoking a cigarette and holding a five liters tank of alcohol.

[thejacenallen@mastodon.social]

@kottke one reason why I stay faaar away. Another being the driver is a nazi.

[otfrom@functional.cafe]

@kottke sold less than the Edsel. Less safe than the pinto

[caymanpilot@mastodon.social]

@kottke
Also 100x's more likely to be driven by a small weened chud

[nedhamson1@mastodon.social]

@kottke 47 years ago, the Pinto was recalled - who remembers that. News, you can do better. Just say that Cybertrucks are not safe and should be recalled... period!