| image of white city-el after 45 kM/hr crash | © Kuerten-gmbh |
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| This is the result of a real accident.
As you see, the lower bowl tore, but the footwell
remained intact. The hollow part of the front wheel
housing took up the energy to the larger sections. The
driver suffered light injuries (whiplash). This vehicle
was repaired by replacing the entire lower body section.
Depending upon age of the vehicle, it may be an economic
total loss, since the expenditure of time is quite high
for the change. On the other hand, the total repair costs
with typical touring cars can become higher, faster, than
with the electric vehicle... |
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After analyzing accident statistics Danish insurance companies rated the City-el in all areas far better than the average.
One Danish company in 1991 compiled the accident numbers: The MiniEl (today's CityEl) caused from 1.1.87 - 1.1.91 only half as many accident claims as statistically expected.
expected |
reported |
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1500 accidents |
735 accidents |
125 injured |
29 injured |
1,5 dead |
0 dead |
The number of personal injuiry claims, substantially smaller than normal, is particularly interesting!
In service, the roll bar has given the occupants good protection, and the lower tub is very stable.
There were accidents where the cityel was able to go, the other "normal" car not.
