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re: Update: Driver tried to kill everyone in car, Tesla plunges 250 feet off California cliff
Posted on 1/3/23 at 1:59 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Posted on 1/3/23 at 1:59 pm to JohnnyKilroy
Impressive for that far of a fall.
I read somewhere that they just let them burn themselves out. It would make sense bc what are you going to throw on a lithium fire that wouldn’t accelerate the fire. Water certainly wouldn’t be high on that list.
I read somewhere that they just let them burn themselves out. It would make sense bc what are you going to throw on a lithium fire that wouldn’t accelerate the fire. Water certainly wouldn’t be high on that list.
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Posted on 1/3/23 at 2:11 pm to John88
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Two adults and two children were rescued from a Tesla that plunged 250 feet off a cliff Monday morning in San Mateo County, California, officials said.
Probably because it was NOT set to autopilot.
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The car flipped and landed on its wheels in the fall
I recall hearing it discussed that Teslas are engineered to land on all 4s when rolling. I think it was said in Musk’s interview with Rogan.
Impressive that the children were reported to be unharmed.
This post was edited on 1/3/23 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 1/3/23 at 2:20 pm to Willie Stroker
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I recall hearing it discussed that Teslas are engineered to land on all 4s when rolling. I think it was said in Musk’s interview with Rohan.
I wouldn't say they're engineered to do that but rather it's an unintended benefit of the design. EV's are much better balanced and have a lower center of gravity than ICE vehicles.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 2:33 pm to Robin Masters
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Aren’t Teslas very safe due to lack of engine?
Maybe not specifically because of the lack of engine, but the low center of gravity due to the big, heavy battery running along the bottom makes them less likely to roll.
Could be that this helped keep it upright when it hit the ground.
EDIT: I was way slow posting this
This post was edited on 1/3/23 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 1/3/23 at 2:49 pm to Scruffy
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Does the fact that it is a Tesla have anything to do with the fact that it went over a cliff?
Nope do you think if I drive my 5.0 into Lake Erie they mention ford … probably not.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 2:58 pm to wareaglepete
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Some of those mountain roads in California are very anxiety inducing.
Very true. Especially for the passenger riding shotgun.
Group hairpin turns, massive elevation drops, and minimal guard rails it can be quite nervy.
I recommend State route 49 (get it?) through the Motherlode areas of California for max queasy driving.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 3:07 pm to Scruffy
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it’s a pretty damn good look for Tesla.
That car can take a 250 ft fall and keep you alive.
This...incredible no one died.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 3:36 pm to John88
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Two children and two adults survive after Tesla plunges 250 feet off California cliff
Driver must have grown up in the 80s and knew exactly what to do.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 4:00 pm to dbeck
A little polish and it will be like new again.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 4:53 pm to GetCocky11
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Suicide? Distracted driver?
I love the extremes with your two possible explanations.
Or maybe the "Devil's Slide" has something to do with it? Why do we even HAVE a Devil's Slide?!
Seems inherently unsafe.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 4:56 pm to td1
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Water certainly wouldn’t be high on that list.
While counterintuitive water is how they put out lithium battery fires, it does take a massive amount of water though.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 4:58 pm to billjamin
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I wouldn't say they're engineered to do that but rather it's an unintended benefit of the design. EV's are much better balanced and have a lower center of gravity than ICE vehicles.
Agreed, they are like loaded dice with a very low CoG for a car. More serendipity than engineering.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 5:12 pm to John88
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two children were unharmed.
whoa, awesome.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 5:55 pm to wareaglepete
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Some of those mountain roads in California are very anxiety inducing.
You haven't lived until you take a trip through Black Bear Pass
Posted on 1/3/23 at 7:07 pm to John88
With no engine noise, witnesses could hear the screams of the occupants from great distances.
This post was edited on 1/3/23 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 1/3/23 at 7:20 pm to John88
Driver was arrested for attempted murder and child abuse…
Posted on 1/3/23 at 7:43 pm to John88
Glad they tried it, but doing this is a big fat no from me.
Posted on 1/3/23 at 8:10 pm to John88
Husband drove off the cliff on purpose
Posted on 1/3/23 at 8:13 pm to LegendInMyMind
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I don't know if it made it to the OT, but a German guy had his Tesla on Autopilot as he caught a catnap. The police tried to pull the car over, but the Tesla wouldn't stop and led the police on a chase.
Maybe the cops didn’t know this, but what you do in that situation is get in front of the Tesla and slow down to a stop. Both Autopilot and Full Self Driving will stop the car in that instance.
Hope the driver was arrested.
This post was edited on 1/3/23 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 1/3/23 at 8:19 pm to Saintsisit
That ought buff right out.
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