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		raziel2701 on Nov 28, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Cybertruck Is Already a Production Nightmare for T... The mechanical properties of steel are the reason why it's harder to make effective crumple zones. So yes, the material does matter a lot.

verdverm on Nov 28, 2023 [–]

I can design both steel and aluminum parts that I can or cannot bend, there's far more to it than the raw material choice

harder does not mean impossible, any vehicle will have to go through the same safety review, and with Tesla's above average safety ratings, this all seems moot to me

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