[The Great RJ]

Has anyone ever contemplated what would happen when one of these hybrid cars is in a major accident? I'm certain the hundreds of pounds of batteries pose some environmental danger if ruptured or burned and likely some danger to the occupants and rescuers. I have also heard that fire departments and rescue squads are being warned about removing the doors from these vehicles to rescue trapped occupants as there are high voltage cables in and around the doors that could pose serious hazards if cut.

[the OlLine Rebel]

You are absolutely correct.

People - legislators - are idiots. They are not engineers and scientists, much less thoughtful 1s. Hence, they have NO RIGHT in any way (never mind moral, natural rights) to tell others what they must produce.

[finnman69]

Has anyone ever contemplated what would happen when one of these hybrid cars is in a major accident? I'm certain the hundreds of pounds of batteries pose some environmental danger if ruptured or burned and likely some danger to the occupants and rescuers. I have also heard that fire departments and rescue squads are being warned about removing the doors from these vehicles to rescue trapped occupants as there are high voltage cables in and around the doors that could pose serious hazards if cut.

I would asusme they have been in major accidents already and I have read fire crews/responders have been trained about high voltage cables in hybrid cars.

Info on high voltage Hybrid systems

Crash Course On Hybrid Cars

[N. Theknow]

Has anyone ever contemplated what would happen when one of these hybrid cars is in a major accident?

You obviously missed the memo from Katie Couric that only SUV's are involved in major accidents. Hybrids, because they are "Earth-friendly" are exempt.