NHTSA orders separate earthing for charging all Teslas [April Fools]

[OPRCE]

Following an official investigation of several complaints about discharge through the door handles from Tesla owners, authorities have decided this galvanised steel anchor must be driven into the ground nearby and the heavy crocodile clip attached to an extended chrome door handle to ensure a safe AC or DC charging session:

Furthermore, until Tesla performs a mandatory recall to install an automated earth-spike system under the rear bumper, driving the vehicle is only permitted while wearing approved 7kA safety gloves:

Standby for further updates on this breaking news, but be safe, people!

 

[UngaBunga1989]

April Fools!

 

[OPRCE]

April Fools!

Please try and be serious where lives are at [a literal] stake!

 

[TEG]

I really don't like to take sides or get too excited about things like this, but this is one case where I can't stay neutral - we need a down to earth solution for this problem that allows us to stay grounded.

 

[boaterva]

Lol... April 1.... the day to stay off the Internet!

 

[boaterva]

I really don't like to take sides or get too excited about things like this, but this is one case where I can't stay neutral - we need a down to earth solution for this problem that allows us to stay grounded.

Should have said don’t want to be positive or negative...

 

[notAnExpert]

Elon Musk has confirmed that a solution for this issue will be available in “3 months maybe, but 6 months definitely”.

 

[9erDog]

I thought the 2019.4.1 firmware update fixed this already?

 

[Runt8]

This thread is going to make an appearance on seeking alpha in 3...2...1...

 

[SammichLover]

Furthermore, until Tesla performs a mandatory recall to install an automated earth-spike system under the rear bumper, driving the vehicle is only permitted while wearing approved 7kA safety gloves:
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What, you don't wear yours? Anyone that so much as plugs in a toaster or a curling iron without wearing those is taunting the Grim Reaper.

P.S. "lick your fingers for improved contact before holding the steering" No, I blow on my right finger tips, then my left finger tips.

 

[David L]

Seeking Alpha is going to publish your post tomorrow.

 

[ohmman]

mod note: amended title; left it for the day since the joke was well received but do not want future misunderstanding.