GMC Hummer Launch

[Lowell]

My opposition is to the potential speed and acceleration. It would apply to any vehicle of any make that is mechanically capable of exceeding certain speeds. I would say 100MPH, but most vehicles can do that, though not safely or for very long.

I think the big appeal will be for acceleration and torque rather than high end speed. These are toys of the rich. I muse on what will happen if there was a malfunction where the front and rear wheels suddenly turned while straight line driving.

[EGrant]

At least when I get hit by one of these while trying to cross the street, I'll have the peace of mind to know that it wasn't burning fossil fuels.

[p1acebo]

Less harsh that a family getting creamed by a race car on public roads?

Except the majority of pedestrian vs motor accidents and fatalities by pedestrian vs motor are by SUVs. Wouldn't it make more sense to restrict those licenses?

https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/new...ians-than-cars

[detmsp]

All very true when looking at it thru an urbanite lense

Of course it's true when looking at it through an urbanite lens. That's because they happen to be true, period. The laws of physics don't change based on whose lens you're looking through. Bigger heavier vehicles use more resources and are more dangerous to those outside the vehicle, no matter who is looking at them.