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The US Government's vehicle safety authority has closed its investigation into the Chevrolet Volt after it found the plug-in vehicle’s electric components did not create an increased fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat
General Motors has developed a number of upgrades for the Chevrolet Volt to reduce the risk of it developing an electrical fire in the days and weeks after a serious crash. The upgrades to the plug-in hybrid vehicle were developed following an
General Motors is planning to build at least 60,000 Volts in 2012, as it steps up its campaign to become a major player in the electric-car market. Speaking to Detroit Free Press, GM’s chairman and chief executive, Dan Akerson, said he expects
General Motors will buy back Chevrolet Volts from owners who are concerned their plug-in hybrid cars could catch on fire. GM CEO Dan Akerson confirmed the buy-back offer just days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
The national traffic authority in the US has launched a formal safety defect investigation into the Chevrolet Volt following two more cases of sparks and fires from crash-tested vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The US automotive safety authority and General Motors are investigating why a Chevrolet Volt caught fire three weeks after it was subjected to a crash test. The news of the fire has sparked concerns over the safety of the vehicle’s lithium-ion
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car assessment Program has just tested the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and given it the full five-star safety rating. The Volt has already received high ratings from the Insurance Inst
In order to get the message clearly across, Nissan has taken the battle of electric cars to its direct competitor, the Chevrolet Volt. In the latest TV commercial (above) currently on air in the United States, Nissan is differentiating the al
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has just rated the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt after the cars were put through their first ever crash tests. Both of the eco-friendly models received 'good' ratings for front, rear, side
Ever heard of Powermats? Available for sale already as standalone devices, the cool little mat works by 'wirelessly' charging your gadgets as you place them on top. Pretty nifty stuff. Wouldn't it be great if your car's centre console would do the sa