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Discussion Starter · #1 · Nov 17, 2010

Neil Young's LincVolt was converted to run on biodiesel and electricity.

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#2 · Nov 17, 2010

Curious as to what battery chemistry he was using.

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#3 · Nov 17, 2010

I think they were HiPower LiFePO4 cells. BMS may have been the problem but nothing definite yet.

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#4 · Nov 17, 2010

Blaming an untested charging setup, charger failed to shut down maybe?
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Neil-Youngs-LincVolt-Survives-Wareh= ouse-Fire-1354860.htm

The car was plugged in to charge and left unattended. The wall charging system was not completely tested and had never been left unattended. A mistake was made. It was not the fault of the car.

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#5 · Nov 17, 2010

Could not have happened to a better person.

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#6 · Nov 18, 2010

What did he do to you?

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