Speaking of hoods...

[alfacybersite <acs@domain.elided>]

(Re: New EU regulation regarding 'pedestrian safety').

"The new European rules, which were outlines in a draft directive
last month, call on car makers to put more room between the hood and the

engine, leaving more "crumple room" to soften the blow."

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I'm thinking this just might bring back the plastic tea tray. Think
about it: providing the GTV6 owner centers the pedestrian in his / her
sights before smacking, their head should hit the nice soft tray and
they'll end up being only semi-vegetables.

Okay, a tiny bit crass, but would like to know how many whacked
pedestrians / bicycle riders are at fault in these accidents.

Perhaps the EU is also going to ban glass in houses / buildings because
birds fly into them, often injuring or killing them.

Biba
Irwindale, CA USA
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