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Toyota recalls 1.9 million RAV4 SUVs as batteries can shift, catch fire (www.mlive.com)
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Toyota recalls 1.9 million RAV4 SUVs as batteries can shift, catch fire::The recall covers certain RAV4 models from the 2013 through 2018 model years.

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[–] SeabassDan 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because of the whole actually exploding gas inside it to make the thing go

[–] 5too 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And because when a gas car catches fire, it isn't even newsworthy

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's also a lot easier to put out

[–] clegko 2 points 1 year ago

This is the real issue. Gas cars burn quick and it's done. EVs can burn for days.