-What- , why is this a surprise ?
THe article makes it clear the reasons ....
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Tesla has based its Roadster on the two-seat Lotus Elise sports car, which also could not comply with the advanced air bag rule and received an exemption from NHTSA in August 2006.
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"dodged" ? Clearly they new well in advance 
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Understeer is hitting the wall with the front of the car
- Oversteer is hitting the wall with the rear of the car
- - Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall
- - - Torque is how far you push wall
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