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Investigation by U.S. Regulators reveals that electronic throttles on Toyotas are NOT defective

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Rybold, Aug 12, 2010.

  1. Rybold

    Rybold globally warmed member

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    US regulators say no electronic glitch in Toyota crashes but shares slip - International Business Times
     
    #1 Rybold, Aug 12, 2010
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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    How come this isn't plastered over every media outlet for a month?

    The best part was I got a great deal on a Prius because idiots were too scared to think for themselves. My car has increased in value since I bought it, which is no easy feat! :)
     
    #2 2k1Toaster, Aug 12, 2010
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    Gee, what a surprise! Let's see, electronics failure rate of what, one in 100,000 to 1,000,000. Driver failure rate of what, one in three to five!

    Yup, it's the nut behind the wheel!
     
    #3 David Beale, Aug 14, 2010
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    Simply put, there are no defects.

    Some obviously defective minds thought they'd deceive the public for a variety of reasons.

    For those who think their Toyota still has a problem, there is ONLY one solution:

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    Now go tell the world.

    -Brad
     
    #4 bac, Aug 14, 2010
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