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Looks like Tesla is following the Pinto model/fix/solution...

Elon Musk Turns To Medium And GIFs To Reveal New Model S Fire Safety Feature | TechCrunch

Except Musk is using titanium, rather than plastic(of the Pinto tank fix). I would have been leaning towards steel for better weight specific toughness, but whatever... Ti sells better.

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