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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    aka; radio waves. You've never heard of radio waves aka electromagnetic waves? lol The source of power is from the Tesla battery. The electromagnetic emissions are often quite strong from the inverter and electric motor. That's one of the many reasons that they are often replaced. They are...
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    So instead of taking heed of scientists and facts; we are supposed to take the word of some lying blogger on a corporate website? That would be like ignoring scientists warnings about cigarette smoke. Instead taking the word of tobacco corporations and medical professionals paid by cigarette...
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    Many of the comments are trying to change the topic and make personal attacks to try to divert attention away from the fact that Tesla batteries contain toxic materials, some of which are carcinogenic.
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    Historically; some automotive advocates argued, that automobiles would reduce pollution. That didn't work out too well. One type of pollution was replaced with another. - - - Updated - - - While lithium might help some people with some types of mental disorders, it can do harm in other people...
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    Sounds like you're making similar arguments that the oil industry and automotive industry made about gasoline. When batteries are breached their contents are introduced into the environment. The toxic materials from Tesla batteries are in our atmosphere, water supply and foodchain. The fact is...
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    Not necessarily. Some statistics suggest that magnetic waves from cell phones can cause harm. The magnetic field from a Tesla model S. can be much stronger. Whether a magnetic field is harmful, beneficial or has no effect depends on the variables. Frequency, intensity, etc.
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    Much like the automotive and petroleum industry reassured us that lead additives were relatively non-toxic. Elevated levels of aluminum can cause DNA damage. Damaged DNA can be a causal factor for cancer.
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    Some scientists think that the aluminum in antiperspirant contributes to breast cancer, by mimicking carcinogenic hormones. - - - Updated - - - You ought to look through this thread and the entire forum for that matter. The fan boys are held to a much lower standard.
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    The thread didn't take a turn for worse, because it started in the pits. The OP starts with a false premise (Tesla batteries don't cause cancer) and seems to make unfounded personal attacks on someone for telling the truth (that Tesla batteries can cause cancer). Some of materials used in Tesla...
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    According to Tesla's First Responder Guide 2014 Tesla model S. Tesla's batteries are so toxic that when the batteries burn, Tesla essentially recommend evacuating the vicinity and letting the fire burn out. Otherwise recommends full protective gear for emergency responders including self...
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    Get a clue. Absorption rate, type of exposure and time are important factors. People have tried unsuccessfully to commit suicide by ingesting large quantities of lead or mercury. Long-term exposure at low level, can be more harmful than short-term high levels of exposure. Most are skeptical...
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    According to Tesla; H2SO4, oxides of carbon, nickel, aluminum, lithium, copper, and cobalt.
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    A Tesla Hater just told me "Batteries Cause Cancer"

    Tesla batteries contain hazardous chemicals and heavy metals that are thought to contribute to cancer and neurological disease. A battery in good condition is relatively safe. However if they leak, catch fire, or explode and their disposal can be an environmental and health hazard.