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Model S battery fires draw scrutiny

Oct 1, 2013 · Documented · auto

Image: The Seattle Times

Several Model S vehicles caught fire after their battery packs were struck by road debris; Tesla later added titanium underbody shielding.

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Source: Tesla says car fire began in battery after crash | The Seattle Times

1. Tesla says car fire began in battery after crash | The Seattle Times
2. First Tesla Model S Fire Caused By Collision With Road Debris
3. static.nhtsa.gov
4. Plug-in electric vehicle fire

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