What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out!

Neicy · 01-06-2008, 06:44 PM

Wednesday night at 11:00 PM CBS Channel 4 in Boston is doing some kind of story and this is what they are using as the attraction to get people to watch! Here we go AGAIN. Really just an FYI if anyone wants to watch. It really aggravates me when they do that.

Godiva · 01-06-2008, 06:53 PM

You can always head them off at the pass and send them all of the debunked myths from Priuschat BEFORE it airs. Maybe they'll do some rewriting in the spirit of accuracy. Better than being taken to task for misinformation after the fact; you can always say it's not like they didn't KNOW what they were broadcasting was wrong.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 01-06-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godiva

You can always head them off at the pass and send them all of the debunked myths from Priuschat BEFORE it airs. Maybe they'll do some rewriting in the spirit of accuracy. Better than being taken to task for misinformation after the fact; you can always say it's not like they didn't KNOW what they were broadcasting was wrong.

What are you high??

They don't care.
They probably already know better.
It's all for the ratings boost that fear can deliver.

Neicy · 01-06-2008, 07:41 PM

Well I sent them a link to the thread anyway Tony, even if it doesn't do any good. At least they know someone knows the truth. Let's see if I get a real response or just a pre-formed acknowledgement.

hobbit · 01-06-2008, 10:10 PM

Remember that this is the same station that did the piece on
hypermiling a while ago, and they did a pretty reasonable job
on it and seemed genuinely interested in the upside. Of course
if different people are doing this one it could be a total FUD-
fest. Send them to my "press" link to dig up the particulars
on the other WBZ-TV story, and encourage a little bit of consistency
in how they report on similar subjects. And make sure they know
about all the emergency-response guides the hybrid makers have
online too...
.
_H*

Neddleton · 10-28-2008, 10:44 AM

High voltage is not a WMD, these sensationalist reporters are so desperate to 'make' news headlines and anchor stories.

Pray to God

Neddleton

blazer_5154 · 10-28-2008, 01:34 PM

Unless they are referring to the MFD (driving while distracted), I'm sure that it has probably caused an accident or two. I'm sure that whatever it may be, there is no cause for that kind of sensationalistic journalism, but most "news" sources will do anything to get their ratings up.

V8Cobrakid · 10-28-2008, 01:41 PM

there's no way they can bash the MFD.. if you do that, you're bashing every luxury car made... it would sound stupid. ("hey, this car is too cool" isn't bashing)

judymcfarland · 10-28-2008, 05:05 PM

Most dangerous things in a hybrid vehicle:
1. drinking driver
2. texting driver
3. driver using cellphone (not handsfree)
4. taligaiting driver

I think I see a pattern here. . . .

01-06-2008, 06:44 PM	#1
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 804 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 6	What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out! Wednesday night at 11:00 PM CBS Channel 4 in Boston is doing some kind of story and this is what they are using as the attraction to get people to watch! Here we go AGAIN. Really just an FYI if anyone wants to watch. It really aggravates me when they do that.

01-06-2008, 06:53 PM	#2
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,342 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 7	Re: What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out! You can always head them off at the pass and send them all of the debunked myths from Priuschat BEFORE it airs. Maybe they'll do some rewriting in the spirit of accuracy. Better than being taken to task for misinformation after the fact; you can always say it's not like they didn't KNOW what they were broadcasting was wrong.

01-06-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 804 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 6	Re: What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out! Well I sent them a link to the thread anyway Tony, even if it doesn't do any good. At least they know someone knows the truth. Let's see if I get a real response or just a pre-formed acknowledgement.

01-06-2008, 10:10 PM	#5
hobbit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bahstahn Posts: 3,619 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 216 Times in 118 Posts Friends: 0	Re: What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out! Remember that this is the same station that did the piece on hypermiling a while ago, and they did a pretty reasonable job on it and seemed genuinely interested in the upside. Of course if different people are doing this one it could be a total FUD- fest. Send them to my "press" link to dig up the particulars on the other WBZ-TV story, and encourage a little bit of consistency in how they report on similar subjects. And make sure they know about all the emergency-response guides the hybrid makers have online too... . _H*

10-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#6
Neddleton Yacht Club Prius Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stamford Yacht Club Posts: 29 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out! High voltage is not a WMD, these sensationalist reporters are so desperate to 'make' news headlines and anchor stories. Pray to God Neddleton

10-28-2008, 01:34 PM	#7
blazer_5154 Heh, you said "member" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 106 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out! Unless they are referring to the MFD (driving while distracted), I'm sure that it has probably caused an accident or two. I'm sure that whatever it may be, there is no cause for that kind of sensationalistic journalism, but most "news" sources will do anything to get their ratings up.

10-28-2008, 01:41 PM	#8
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	Re: What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out! there's no way they can bash the MFD.. if you do that, you're bashing every luxury car made... it would sound stupid. ("hey, this car is too cool" isn't bashing)

10-28-2008, 05:05 PM	#9
judymcfarland Queen of Moral Indignation Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glendale, WI Posts: 575 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 7	Re: What's in hybrid cars that is dangerous? Tune in Wed. and find out! Most dangerous things in a hybrid vehicle: 1. drinking driver 2. texting driver 3. driver using cellphone (not handsfree) 4. taligaiting driver I think I see a pattern here. . . .