The NHTSA is conducting an investigation after fires following routine testing.
Chevy Volt Subject of Probe Due to Post-crash Fire Risk : Read more
Chevy Volt Subject of Probe Due to Post-crash Fire Risk : Read more
The Administration says that the Volt's battery was damaged during the test, which took place in May of this year, and the coolant line was ruptured. Three weeks later, a fire occurred involving the test vehicle and the NHTSA says the damage done during the crash was what led to the fire.
Heh- so the old action movie formula of "car goes over cliff and explodes" will still apply to 21st-century technology.