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The idea is that because an EV doesn't have an engine/transmission, it doesn't really need a hood. So the idea is that you simply remove the hood and making all that space "interior" space instead. This technically would reduce design complexity and allow for access while inside the vehicle, minimizing aerodynamic drag, and maximizing interior volume. Would this even be possible?

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[–] echo@lemmy.today 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

That would work great if you want everyone to die in the event of frontal collision...

[–] username_1@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 weeks ago

I do want everyone to die! Start producing that shit!

[–] jaykrown@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Is this the case for every cab over design then?

[–] echo@lemmy.today 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'm guessing that there's going to have to be 'something' structural up front with some mass in order to protect the occupants.

The other concern I'd have this this particular design is that replacing that 'windshield' when it gets chipped/cracked/broken is going to be impressively expensive.