Meaning of crash test | Babel Free

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A test of crashworthiness, usually involving the controlled crashing of a vehicle with dummies in place of human passengers.

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“Cars and trucks will also have⟳ to pass⟳ new, more demanding crash⟳ tests, which will cause them to become⟳ heavier, noted the UFC-Que choisir. While it is impossible to predict⟳ the impact these measures will have⟳ on the likelihood of accidents, it is certain that they will not only increase⟳ cars' energy consumption, but will also expand⟳ their environmental footprint, with more electronics and screens on board⟳, and therefore more water and energy required to manufacture⟳ them, more metals, rare earths, plastics, etc.”

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