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> C. Why does it matter that it was rented? And how is this some stunning reveal of a Turo business flaw that the NOLA murderer also used the popular rental ser
by ivewonyoung 2y ago
> C. Why does it matter that it was rented? And how is this some stunning reveal of a Turo business flaw that the NOLA murderer also used the popular rental service?
Both were EV trucks rented through Turo and had explosives placed in them on the same day. Hell of a coincidence if not related.
- SV_BubbleTime 2y agoSince (A) the Las Vegas vehicle did not explode - at all - I’m waiting for a reputable source to say the Vegas one had “explosives”. At best, the video sounds like possible fireworks, also deflagration, not explosion.
- sandspar 2y ago? There's a video of it exploding. https://youtu.be/HLgKKKWDJF0?si=eRWipHRDMJ08Qltc https://youtu.be/HLgKKKWDJF0?si=eRWipHRDMJ08Qltc at 1:07. I Googled "Cybertruck exploding" and it came up. It took 5 or maybe 10 seconds. Are you trying to quibble over whether the car itself exploded? If so, what point are you trying to make?
- neilv 2y agoThanks. Link to timepoint (for those who can't stand this TV 'news' format): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLgKKKWDJF0&t=49s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLgKKKWDJF0&t=49s
- bpodgursky 2y agoI think they are pointing out that the actual battery pack didn't burn, just the flammable cargo. When you say an EV exploded, the implication is a lithium fire, which would be a LOT bigger and harder to put out.
- mmooss 2y agoAnything discussion that involves Musk, even tangentially, is spammed by his protectors. People are making sure Musk looks good.
- esyir 2y agoConversely, everything involving Musk also gets spammed by his hatedom.
- bpodgursky 2y agoCan you respond to this at the object level rather than trying to meta-analyze why people are saying things? I'm still not following why anyone thinks this is inaccurate.
- sandspar 2y agoYeah makes sense, thanks.
- kube-system 2y agoFireworks are explosive. Low-explosive, to be technical. Low-explosives are also considered explosives.
- mmooss 2y ago> the Las Vegas vehicle did not explode - at all What killed the occupant?
- SV_BubbleTime 2y agoA bullet apparently.
- fsckboy 2y agosuicide
- mmooss 2y agoYes, but that saved them from burning to death. They were burnt beyond recognition.
- SV_BubbleTime 2y agoBurnt beyond recognition… but his ID and passport were almost completely fine and readable…
- mmooss 2y agoWhat is your point? It was a conspiracy? To what end? Is someone disputing their identity?
- XorNot 2y agoHardly: how many rental car companies are there? What is the relative price of them in those areas? Is the distribution of outlets higher in those areas or available rental stock higher? There aren't that many rental car companies: this is the birthday paradox in action.
- SoftTalker 2y ago> What is the relative price of them If price was a factor, why rent a Cybertruck, or any truck at all? Or an EV? A small traditional car would be much cheaper. Does Turo make it easier to rent a car anonymously or with false identity? I've never heard of them or used them just wondering if that might be more the reason. I see they are "Car rentals, reimagined" and they sound something like an AirBNB for cars so it would be unsurprising to me if they played fast and loose with things like customer identification.
- aoanevdus 2y agoIt’s not like there are strict rules governing who is allowed to rent a car (you pretty much just need to be old enough and have a driver’s license). Turo makes you take a selfie with your driver’s license within 24 hours of picking up the car. If you find a legal driver with a similar appearance and a copy of their driver’s license, maybe you could engage in identity theft and get away with renting a car from Turo even if you’re unlicensed. But you could do the same thing at an old school rental counter! It’s not like they’re fingerprinting you or scanning your retinas. The reason I use Turo is that they offer a wide variety of vehicles, and you get to pick out what exact car you’re going to rent when you book it. I’ve used it to rent models that I’m considering buying. I’ve also used it just to avoid repeating the miserable experience of waiting in line at the rental counter for an hour after my flight lands at 1 AM. I can rent something nice, and pick it up from the parking garage next to the terminal. Anyway, if I wanted to rent a Cybertruck, or any other specific model, Turo is certainly how I’d do it.
- SoftTalker 2y ago> It’s not like there are strict rules governing who is allowed to rent a car Perhaps there might be some stricter rules coming, as rented vehicles seem to play into a lot of terrorist plans. On the other hand, I guess if all the past events didn't prompt that, why would these latest two?
- TiredOfLife 2y agoFireworks in a car. On new years. What are the chances?
- bpodgursky 2y agoFireworks in a Cybertruck, blowing up in front of the Trump hotel, using the same app? The symbolic alignment there is... considerable, for it to be a coincidence.