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Under the Chassis: A Look At Tesla's Battery Shield

cartechboy (2660665) writes "Tesla said a few weeks ago it would add additional safety shielding to protect the battery of every Model S car on the road against damage from road debris. But it offered no photos of its update as it would look when installed--so one owner took his own. These may be the first detail shots of what the three different pieces look like. There's a half-round aluminum tube, a titanium plate, and a T-shaped section--and you can see how they combine to deflect and direct impacts to minimize damage to the battery. Do these updates look like they'll solve Tesla's problems?"

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  1. Re:Stop the Tesla Love by mmell · · Score: 5, Funny

    Who cares if it'll solve Tesla's problem...?

    Employees of Tesla. Owners of Tesla vehicles. Geeks (well, nerds actually) who want to own a Tesla. Proponents of zero emission vehicles. People who are interested in new or inventive technologies...

    I don't come to /. for automotive news.

    There's the trap - come to be a troll, but look out - you may learn something here if you're not careful!