"Yet when it comes to getting you and your passengers out of one of the latest hybrids in just such a circumstance, it's vital for firefighters and other emergency workers to know where to cut and prod with their extrication equipment to get the job done in pit-crew time." "Fortunately, this education is taking place, as I had a chance to see this week." "A common misconception is that hybrid batteries are prone to leaking in a collision. In fact, the large battery located under the rear seat is well shielded from collision forces and uses a gel-filled nickel metal hydride construction with flexible battery casing coatings to contain any seepage." http://autos.canada.com/green/story.html?i...262fdb4&p=1
