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Interesting Washington Examiner Article on Toyota UA Accidents

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

  1. Creaky

    Creaky Still motorin...

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    Well written article from someone that has seen this before. The ages of the people involved in these SUA incidences is interesting. Wonder why the media has not picked up on this fact?
     
    #2 jdcollins5, Mar 12, 2010
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    Mr. Frank isn't going to be very popular with some people here. Trivializing 50 deaths in 10 years... when we're going to "bell the hybrid (and EVs)" because someone might die? Evil man.
     
    #3 robbyr2, Mar 12, 2010
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    Why I wonder, this at the end of the article:

    Theodore H. Frank (Home (Ted Frank)) is the founder and
    president of the Center for Class Action Fairness. He does not speak
    for General Motors.
     
    #4 Rokeby, Mar 12, 2010
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    #5 robbyr2, Mar 12, 2010
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    I believe he mentions General Motors because at one time, according to the article, he defended them. He apparently wants his readers to realize he is no longer retained by G. M.


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  7. Doc Willie

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    Damn. I am in the only age group that appears to be at risk for SUAs. I no longer feel safe.

    Ahh, I'm a Vulcan. We live to be over 200.

    Never mind.
     
    #7 Doc Willie, Mar 12, 2010
  8. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    It is not logical to depress the accelerator when wanting to brake. Vulcans wouldn't do it.
     
    #8 JimN, Mar 12, 2010
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