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Tesla Model S fire after crash in Mexico
- sp332 13y agoTesla's official statement: “We were able to contact the driver quickly and are pleased that he is safe. This was a significant accident where the car was traveling at such a high speed that it smashed through a concrete wall and then hit a large tree, yet the driver walked away from the car with no permanent injury. He is appreciative of the safety and performance of the car and has asked if we can expedite delivery of his next Model S.” http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-28/tesla-says-model-s-driver-unhurt-in-mexico-crash.html http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-28/tesla-says-model-s-...
- lumberjack 13y agoThe picture from this other article seems to indicate the same cause of fire as its precedent. http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/second-tesla-model-s-catches-fire-critical-crash-mexico/ http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/second-tesla-model-s-catch... TSLA holders don't seem all that concerned though. http://www.google.com/finance?q=tsla&ei=rshvUsjNCMfFwAOXLg http://www.google.com/finance?q=tsla&ei=rshvUsjNCMfFwAOXLg What does HN think? Is this just the statistical reality and not particularly worrisome or is there an design flaw that should be addressed? Personally I understand the rational behind the comparison of the Tesla Model S with typical gas powered cars. Nevertheless, I don't see why Tesla shouldn't address the issue and make the cars safer and more reliable.