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Unintended consequences: As big vehicles go electric, safety experts fear deadlier crashes
March 8, 2023
“The number one concern is those vehicles are already increasing the risk of severe injury and death,” Michael Brooks, executive director of The Center for Auto Safety, told Spotlight on America. By Angie Moreschi, Andrea Nejman, and Alex Brauer March 8, 2023 WASHINGTON (TND) – America’s push to convert vehicles to electric is leading down…
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