Comments on: LODD In Germany – Ambulance http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/ The Fire/EMS Digital Dayroom Thu, 24 May 2012 08:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: freeskier http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-9840 freeskier Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:48:47 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-9840 Right. On the hand: How would a normal sedan look like, when a 3 ton SUV hits it? Actually, the Smart was built as a city car. For the more than crowded european cities, where speeds over 30 mph are very rare. Right. On the hand: How would a normal sedan look like, when a 3 ton SUV hits it? Actually, the Smart was built as a city car. For the more than crowded european cities, where speeds over 30 mph are very rare.

]]> By: Rick G. http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-9839 Rick G. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:58:24 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-9839 I would want to see the results of a crash test between these type cars and a large 4x4 pickup or SUV with "steel" frame and "iron" engine block. I sure a car made out of titanium could still be worthless if built wrong. I would want to see the results of a crash test between these type cars and a large 4×4 pickup or SUV with “steel” frame and “iron” engine block. I sure a car made out of titanium could still be worthless if built wrong.

]]> By: freeskier http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-5857 freeskier Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:48:47 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-5857 Right. On the hand: How would a normal sedan look like, when a 3 ton SUV hits it? Actually, the Smart was built as a city car. For the more than crowded european cities, where speeds over 30 mph are very rare. Right. On the hand: How would a normal sedan look like, when a 3 ton SUV hits it? Actually, the Smart was built as a city car. For the more than crowded european cities, where speeds over 30 mph are very rare.

]]> By: freeskier http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-5598 freeskier Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:48:47 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-5598 Right. On the hand: How would a normal sedan look like, when a 3 ton SUV hits it? Actually, the Smart was built as a city car. For the more than crowded european cities, where speeds over 30 mph are very rare. Right. On the hand: How would a normal sedan look like, when a 3 ton SUV hits it? Actually, the Smart was built as a city car. For the more than crowded european cities, where speeds over 30 mph are very rare.

]]> By: Rick G. http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-5593 Rick G. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:58:24 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-5593 I would want to see the results of a crash test between these type cars and a large 4x4 pickup or SUV with "steel" frame and "iron" engine block. I sure a car made out of titanium could still be worthless if built wrong. I would want to see the results of a crash test between these type cars and a large 4×4 pickup or SUV with “steel” frame and “iron” engine block. I sure a car made out of titanium could still be worthless if built wrong.

]]> By: freeskier http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-5581 freeskier Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:24:14 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-5581 In Europe an independent agency does safety testings before a car is allowed to be sold. (Euro NCAP) And the Smart was tested with 4 out of 5 Stars. <a href="http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007/303.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007...</a> Several "steel and iron" cars (mostly from China) were not allowed on the european Market, cause they failed the tests. Best Example is a Car named Briliance: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/22/brilliance-bs6s-adac-crash-test-is-anything-but/" rel="nofollow">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/22/brilliance-b...</a> In Europe an independent agency does safety testings before a car is allowed to be sold. (Euro NCAP) And the Smart was tested with 4 out of 5 Stars. http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007… Several “steel and iron” cars (mostly from China) were not allowed on the european Market, cause they failed the tests. Best Example is a Car named Briliance: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/22/brilliance-b…

]]> By: freeskier http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-5565 freeskier Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:24:14 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-5565 In Europe an independent agency does safety testings before a car is allowed to be sold. (Euro NCAP) And the Smart was tested with 4 out of 5 Stars. <a href="http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007/303.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007...</a> Several "steel and iron" cars (mostly from China) were not allowed on the european Market, cause they failed the tests. Best Example is a Car named Briliance: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/22/brilliance-bs6s-adac-crash-test-is-anything-but/" rel="nofollow">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/22/brilliance-b...</a> In Europe an independent agency does safety testings before a car is allowed to be sold. (Euro NCAP) And the Smart was tested with 4 out of 5 Stars. http://www.euroncap.com/tests/smart_fortwo_2007… Several “steel and iron” cars (mostly from China) were not allowed on the european Market, cause they failed the tests. Best Example is a Car named Briliance: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/22/brilliance-b…

]]> By: Rick G. http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-5564 Rick G. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:55:09 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-5564 I really doubt the safety of these little cars. Just remember that the manufacturer does the safety testing. Plastic and aluminum are not very effective when meeting steel and iron at high speeds. RIP fellow EMS worker. I really doubt the safety of these little cars. Just remember that the manufacturer does the safety testing. Plastic and aluminum are not very effective when meeting steel and iron at high speeds. RIP fellow EMS worker.

]]> By: freeskier http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-5563 freeskier Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:42:47 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-5563 Actually, they are pretty safe: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz-s1sIoLhU" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz-s1sIoLhU</a><br><br>The othe car was a Porsche, maybe speeding. We have to wait for the results of the investigation. Actually, they are pretty safe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz-s1sIoLhU

The othe car was a Porsche, maybe speeding. We have to wait for the results of the investigation.

]]> By: Sam http://firegeezer.com/2010/01/01/lodd-in-germany-ambulance/comment-page-1/#comment-5542 Sam Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:50:54 +0000 http://firegeezer.com/?p=20137#comment-5542 Well I guess that answers the question about how safe these plastic smart cars are in an accident. NOT VERY. Well I guess that answers the question about how safe these plastic smart cars are in an accident. NOT VERY.

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