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Crash tests reveal guardrails failed to protect Tesla, Rivian vehicles | ANF Investigates

February 19, 2024 Atlanta News First Season 2 Episode 5
Crash tests reveal guardrails failed to protect Tesla, Rivian vehicles | ANF Investigates
Behind the Investigation with Atlanta News First
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Behind the Investigation with Atlanta News First
Crash tests reveal guardrails failed to protect Tesla, Rivian vehicles | ANF Investigates
Feb 19, 2024 Season 2 Episode 5
Atlanta News First

Thousands of electric vehicle drivers and their passengers may not be protected if involved in a crash with barriers meant to keep them alive.

Newly released crash tests reveal guardrails failed involving two popular models on the road today: the Tesla Model 3 sedan and the Rivian R1T pickup.

The video, obtained exclusively by Atlanta News First Investigates, shows when the Tesla hit a guardrail at 62 miles per hour, the vehicle goes through the barrier.

Read the full story here: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/01/10/crash-tests-reveal-guardrails-failed-protect-tesla-rivian-vehicles/

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Thousands of electric vehicle drivers and their passengers may not be protected if involved in a crash with barriers meant to keep them alive.

Newly released crash tests reveal guardrails failed involving two popular models on the road today: the Tesla Model 3 sedan and the Rivian R1T pickup.

The video, obtained exclusively by Atlanta News First Investigates, shows when the Tesla hit a guardrail at 62 miles per hour, the vehicle goes through the barrier.

Read the full story here: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/01/10/crash-tests-reveal-guardrails-failed-protect-tesla-rivian-vehicles/