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      05-22-2014, 10:37 PM   #1
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BMW caught crushing its ActiveE electric test cars

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The word "caught" implies like it's something bad or dishonorable they were doing... this happens all the time with test/prototype vehicles. It's too expensive to certify/insure them for any long-term life. They may also contain proprietary/experimental technology they don't want falling into competitor hands.

"...a move reminiscent of General Motors decision to call back and crush every EV1 on the road."
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" some felt misty that BMW couldn't find a home for more of the cars"

The only thing people should be misty [eyed] about is the demise of journalistic integrity.
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The word "caught" implies like it's something bad or dishonorable they were doing... this happens all the time with test/prototype vehicles. It's too expensive to certify/insure them for any long-term life. They may also contain proprietary/experimental technology they don't want falling into competitor hands.

"...a move reminiscent of General Motors decision to call back and crush every EV1 on the road."
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He is absolutely right. BMW isn't caught doing anything. All prototypes get demolished regardless of make and/or model.
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Nice opening line: "New cars come with a set of promises from maker to the owner that the darn things will not fall apart in a way that could kill you for at least a decade."

WTF.
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