Multiple pedestrians were struck by a [driver], one fatally, in a parking lot Thursday afternoon in the Fairfax District, authorities said.

  • kingofras@lemmy.world
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    19 days ago

    Side rant, but this is happening more and more.

    EVs have no business having instant Ferarri performance when you briefly brush the accelerator pedal with a feather.

    We’re not used to having this instant reaction from the accelerator pedal, but we are from the brake pedal.

    And the fix is so simple: don’t allow “instant takeoff” in a built up areas geofence.

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      19 days ago

      You can just change the setting in the car. I put mine on the slower mode and the acceleration and pedal response is muted.