Hacked Prius Running on MUNI Power Lines in San Francisco

Take a look at that date. This is an april fools joke, from what I understand.

There are so many reasons why this wouldn't work.

Like what?

Taking 600VDC as input

title += (2014)

This was also on HN back then too.

Probably worth mentioning the full date in this case... O:)

It's cool but he probably got pinched for theft of service (ToS) by now, much like wiring up an extension cord to a street light.

2014/04/01