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Mercedes-Benz Stages T-Bone Crash Test to Prove CLA EV Battery and Passenger Safety

Mercedes-Benz conducted a high-impact internal crash test by ramming a hybrid CLA prototype into an all-electric CLA sedan at 35 mph. The exercise was designed to evaluate passenger protection and inspect the high-voltage battery's structural resilience during a severe side impact. Engineers reported that the passenger cell remained intact and the electric vehicle's automatic high-voltage shutoff triggered as intended.

October 21, 2026·Motor1·Mercedes-Benz
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Chinese EVs Achieve Top Safety Ratings in Euro NCAP Crash Tests, Outperforming European Competitors

Recent Euro NCAP crash tests highlight the robust safety performance of several Chinese-made electric vehicles, with models like the Leapmotor C10 and Nio EL6 securing five-star ratings. This strong showing suggests Chinese EVs are rapidly closing any perceived safety gap, even surpassing some European models in rigorous assessments. The results are significant as more Chinese EV brands look to expand into global markets.

September 2, 2026·InsideEVs·Leapmotor
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