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Video: Autonomous Prius rebels against its masters, burns out and crashes

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by ACORNBLUES, Oct 29, 2007.

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    #1 ACORNBLUES, Oct 29, 2007
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    Wouldn't exactly call that a 'burnout'...the tires squeaked b/c it was turning sharply while trying to accelerate. And I guess it technically 'crashed' over the curb, but it sure wasn't too dramatic.
     
    #2 efusco, Oct 30, 2007
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    here i was half expecting another 'consumer affairs' article!
     
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    On the plus side, now they have one less wheel ring to remove B)

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ACORNBLUES @ Oct 29 2007, 11:48 PM) [snapback]532280[/snapback]</div>
    If that wasn't embarassing enough; someone put a flashing beanie on top of the car! :lol:
     
    #5 blamy, Oct 31, 2007
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