G-Wiz… that’s a little dangerous
The G-Wiz, a diminutive Indian electric vehicle available in the United Kingdom for around £8000.00, may be banned from UK roads following its dismal showing in recent crash tests. The car failed to comply with current European safety regulations.
Despite its popularity with celebrities, the car has been slammed by the mainstream media for its shoddy build quality and below-par ride, handling and performance. This latest development might be the last straw for the G-Wiz in Europe.
It’s a real pity that a zero emission car such as this falls short in so many areas critical to good vehicle design. I can only wonder whether the G-Wiz has done more harm to the public perception of electric cars than good.
Source: The Times, 4car.co.uk
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We need to look at the bigger picture, which is environment friendly cars. We’re taking a step in the right direction with the G-wiz and an as far as safety is concerned, yes, it’s a safe vehicle given its speed and body construct in its class. I am all for safety, don’t get me wrong, but banning the car and taking it off the street is not the solution. Let’s be realistic, I’m sure everyone is aware of the risk that’s there, once you get on a bike or a cycle and decide to prance across the highway with that, its the same case with the G-wiz.. drive safe…that’s the key.
G-Wiz has such a sleek body and test driving at such a speed would obviously crash the car completely. I think their safety measures for city use like energy absorbing bumpers and steel space are satisfactory.
I recently viewed a doccy about who killed the electric car. sadly the motoring public wereequally guilty! Surely if the public who ultimately control the markets were to get behind electric cars for all the obvious reasons then issues like poor safety, design and build quality would soon disappear.