• TheHotze@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    The unusual look is to make it easier to see around the front of the vehicle, which is especially important if you are stopping and starting.

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      The original design didn’t have a hood and looked a but more like a mini bus. Can’t remember why they added the hood, but it was a combination of different things including not having a flat front that increases the chance of killing people vs letting them roll up on a short hood. I think wheel placement was another part so the side door to get in an out could be closer to the ground.

      I kinda love how ugly they are in a utilitarian kind of way.

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        Ditto. Like, I think it’ll become iconic in the same way the LLV is ugly-iconic. I just like it when government stuff so obviously prioritizes function over form.

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        It might also be for a radiator to cool the battery and/or act as a heat pump for the AC/heat. At least, I hope they are using a heatpump.