Last week I saw a number of article about a Prius fire.

As I read the articles it appears the problem was probably a marginal
installation and a driver who was not willing to get service when problems
started.

My concern is a little bad press like this goes a long way with people with
little or no real understanding.

A battery pack with over 10KW-Hr of power can do a lot of damage unless
excellent design, safety systems, and construction techniques are used.

 

http://gizmodo.com/5018111/aftermarket-plug+in-prius-battery-causes-balls-of
-fire-explosion 

 

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/06/18/converted-plug-in-prius-destroyed-by
-fire 

 

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101
<http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=aXZxl5AH9nqA&refer=japa
n> &sid=aXZxl5AH9nqA&refer=japan

 

David Kerzel

Pompano Beach

 

 

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Clark
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:29 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [FLEAA] July 26th

 

I think we can get with sarasota on the 26th, Fran, you have been in contact
and I will as well as the rep for the west and south west coast clubs. All
we need to do is get the EVs down toi sarasota from north of the skyway and
I think we have something good to promote EVs and have a showing of Who
Killed The Electric Car. 

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