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Re:Tesla stock tumbles after Model S catches fire by alexholehouse on Thursday October 03, 2013 @09:28AM (#6488711)
> IMHO, there is a major problem with Tesla's batteries.

Is this based on any kind of information, or just supposition stemming from the problems Boeing had (where, IIRC, Tesla offered to provide engineering assistance).

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Re:Tesla stock tumbles after Model S catches fire by sally888 on Thursday October 03, 2013 @09:51AM (#6488847)
Well, the Chevy Volts' lithium ion batteries also have fire issues too. Not to mention overheated laptops with li-ion batteries that have caught on fire.
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Re:Tesla stock tumbles after Model S catches fire by HeyItsJames on Thursday October 03, 2013 @01:35PM (#6490511)
We're still waiting on any categorical information from you, other than your baseless fears stemming from problems with wholly different companies using similar technology.
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Re:Tesla stock tumbles after Model S catches fire by smileysteve on Thursday October 03, 2013 @01:36PM (#6490517)
News, Every car has batteries that are potential fire/explosion/acid explosions.

I've seen a standard 12v lead acid battery evaporating/boiling hydrochloric acid out of its vent holes, I've also seen one smoking about to explode.

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