[spring_chicken]

[tedquick]

Somehow that's funny. :-)

[Jima64]

Never could understand how these smart cars could physically pass the standards set for autos to be used on the highways.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Jima64

Never could understand how these smart cars could physically pass the standards set for autos to be used on the highways.

You might be surprised. They have a lightweight but extremely strong cage that surround the passenger compartment along with front and side airbags. You'll notice in the OP's photo that the exterior of the car is demolished, but the passenger compartment is still intact. I believe that they used safety technology found in NASCAR cars.

I'm not a big fan of Smart Cars, but the technology is fascinating.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by tedquick

Somehow that's funny. :-)

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

You might be surprised. They have a lightweight but extremely strong cage that surround the passenger compartment along with front and side airbags. You'll notice in the OP's photo that the exterior of the car is demolished, but the passenger compartment is still intact. I believe that they used safety technology found in NASCAR cars.

I'm not a big fan of Smart Cars, but the technology is fascinating.

glad to read this about them. I was hoping they had a cage at least.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Jima64

glad to read this about them. I was hoping they had a cage at least.

The people or the squirrel

[tedquick]

Originally Posted by dbussone

The people or the squirrel

Now that, too, is funny!