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theborgs t1_iuez6hm wrote

Reply to comment by LegitimateCrows in Fires from exploding e-bike batteries multiply in NYC — sometimes fatally by zsreport

GM had to recall all the Chevy Bolt they built because of faulty batteries that could burst into flames... I wouldn't call a $30k car cheap shit...

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online_jesus_fukers t1_iuf3gcu wrote

It was made of cheap shit to maximize the profits taking advantage of people who want an environmentally friendly car at a bargin price.

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Angelaira74 t1_iuf18g5 wrote

Tesla has had similar issues. These batteries are not the panacea we are being told they are. But people have to learn the hard way I guess.

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LegitimateCrows t1_iufk7d0 wrote

Not so much anymore:

“Much of this has to do with the rigid, fortified structure of the battery pack that is mounted to a car's floor, which provides a vehicle with exceptional strength, large crumple zones, and a uniquely low center of gravity. Because of their strength, Tesla's battery packs rarely incur serious damage in accidents.”

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Bensemus t1_iufyzqm wrote

No they haven’t. GM had a full quarter where they built only like 5 cars during the recall. Tesla never had to recall hundreds of thousands of cars for faulty batteries. GM is also suing Panasonic for billions for the recall.

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