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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. Car blog? by OhPlz · · Score: 0, Troll

    My hybrid probably has some protective plates on its undercarriage, should I post that as a story?