Wednesday, June 27, 2012

More on tiny cars: Should we risk people's lives now in an insane attempt to prevent people from getting CO2-induced kidney stones in 2050?

Why Small Cars Won't Keep You Safe - Forbes.com

Death rates in minicars involved in multi-car crashes are nearly twice as high as those in large sedans, according to IIHS data. In single-car crashes, 11 people per million were killed in large sedans in 2007, compared with 35 per million killed in small cars. In mid-size cars, the death rate for single-vehicle crashes is 17% less than for minicars.

Doug Ross @ Journal: Another day, another "Smart Car" tragedy

It's actually sickening to me that motorized golf carts like this one are allowed to traverse major thoroughfares...
 

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