Tesla Fire Raises Questions About Acclaimed Car

Friday, 04 October 2013 | by Pat's Picks

Tesla Motors is dealing with some PR trouble - after video of one of its cars, engulfed in flames after an accident, made the rounds on the internet. The New York Times says the fire in the Model S electric car is a reality check for a company that received near-unanimous praise for its vehicles. The fire is likely to result in a federal investigation and questions are being raised about the stability of lithium-ion batteries in the event of a crash.

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