- National Road Safety Committee Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy expressed concern about the increased risk of serious injury and death for all road users from higher curb weights and increasing size, power and performance of vehicles on roads. including electric vehicles.
- Homendy called them General Motors Co GM GMC HummerEV weighing over 9,000 pounds with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,550 lb.
- The battery alone weighs more than 2,900 pounds, about the weight of a honda motor company ltd HMC Honda Civic.
- Homendy was also mentioned Ford Motor Co f Ford F-150 Lightning 2,000 to 3,000 pounds bulkier than the non-electric version.
- fords Mustang Mach-E, Volvo AB VOLVF Volvo XC40EVand Toyota Motor Corp TM RAV4 EV were all about 33% heavier, significantly affecting the safety of all road users, Homendy said.
- Homendy welcomed the government’s support for reducing emissions from clean energy vehicles, but warned it shouldn’t come at the expense of traffic accidents and fatalities.
- Price promotion: GM shares fell 0.32% to $37.70 premarket on the most recent check Thursday.
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