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Hybrid Explodes: Lexus 400h Proves Battery's Danger

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by hill, Feb 5, 2009.

  1. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    How's that for drama :p

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    Actually, the FBI is involved, so it's likely some disgruntled patient, whose ax to grind should have been against the insurance company, IMO. But here's the article:

    Police: Doctor injured when bomb erupts in Lexus - CNN.com

    You know some fan of gas guzzlers is busy on some thread, putting some kind of spin on the cause.
     
  2. Chuck.

    Chuck. Former Honda Enzyte Driver

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    When has anyone put a traction battery in the engine compartment?

    I blame sources like the early Japlonik, AutoWorld, maybe Fox for spreading this misinformation.
     
  3. romad

    romad 2004 Prīus Base Former Owner (Sold 13 May 22)

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    Don't be such a maroon, as B.B., PhD would say.

    It was a BOMB in the FRONT! Not the battery which is in the rear.
     
  4. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    So if I show the pictue to my wife, you don't think she'll buy into this for replacing our 400h? Oh well, just a thought.
     
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    You think thats bad, look how dangerous Priuses are! ;)
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    And yes, thats a movie special FX car provided by Steve at autobeyours.com just in case there was any doubt :)
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Is Top Gear test driving another Prius?

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    Bob, indeed you are correct. This time they're driving it with a solid propellant rocket booster strapped in the back.
     
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    halpos4 "Taxi"!

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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    At least they had the good taste to remove the trim rings from the wheels. Looks great even spewing flames!