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[โ€“] x1gma@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I'd assume that also cars having higher performance (power? What's even the correct expression here?), as in quicker accelerations even after a full stop plays a role. Someone walking over a red light for pedestrians probably wouldn't get hit fatally by most 2000s cars, but by a more modern car. EVs also have absurd accelerations.

[โ€“] Taldan@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

That's a good point, didn't even consider that. EVs have really fast acceleration, despite being heavier