- 16 May 2018 17:52
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Elon musk claims they are safer.
Not having a large engine up front does allow more crumple zones, as does the generally less cramped interior.
The bigger problem is the inherent weaknesses in lithium batteries that @Atlantis mentioned. They are expensive, heavy and resource intensive to produce.
Pretty much everything else about electric cars is better though. Cheaper and more reliable, sustainable.
My guess is that new battery technology will come quicker than effective hydrogen production. You could even retrofit new batteries to existing cars though obviously no one will.
Not having a large engine up front does allow more crumple zones, as does the generally less cramped interior.
The bigger problem is the inherent weaknesses in lithium batteries that @Atlantis mentioned. They are expensive, heavy and resource intensive to produce.
Pretty much everything else about electric cars is better though. Cheaper and more reliable, sustainable.
My guess is that new battery technology will come quicker than effective hydrogen production. You could even retrofit new batteries to existing cars though obviously no one will.