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15. My question is, how is this introduction of new auto tech any different from when the car was...

Fri Apr 23, 2021, 12:37 PM

Apr 2021

first introduced? Weren't there safety hazards, accidents, etc. when cars firs became available en masse? Any step forward will result in problems.

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Federal safety agency says it has nearly two dozen open investigations into Tesla crashes [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2021 OP

Ain't technology wunnerful? NOT! abqtommy Apr 2021 #1

Just wondering what device you used to respond to this post? Enter stage left Apr 2021 #2

lol EarthFirst Apr 2021 #3

Yeah, but only for "3 or 4 minutes"! abqtommy Apr 2021 #4

Never buy the latest technology bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #5

I have been driving EV going on 7 years Miguelito Loveless Apr 2021 #6

+1 truthisfreedom Apr 2021 #7

That is a nice looking car. Miguelito Loveless Apr 2021 #12

The issues have nothing to do with the method of propulsion MichMan Apr 2021 #8

The issues have to do with people Miguelito Loveless Apr 2021 #10

Just like they do with legacy automobiles. Yavin4 Apr 2021 #13

Exactly Miguelito Loveless Apr 2021 #14

I remember the stories from years (decades?) ago robbob Apr 2021 #17

I'd be interested to know what prompted the investigations. mac2766 Apr 2021 #9

With EVs Miguelito Loveless Apr 2021 #11

Tesla National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety ratings. mac2766 Apr 2021 #16