TESLA Model S fires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating whether Tesla’s Model S electric car is vulnerable to fires. If in fact roadway debris can actually pierce the car’s underbelly and batteries resulting in a fire. The batteries are mounted beneath the passenger compartment and protected by a quarter-inch-thick metal shield.

Recently there were two incidents in which the Model S drivers struck metal objects on highways, objects penetrated the bottom of the car, punctured the battery and caused fires. The Tesla Model S warned the drivers of a problem and both escaped safely.

Tesla has sold around 19,000 Model S worldwide ranging from $70,000 to $100,000 US.




 
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