Electric Cars No More Prone to Fires Than Gas Autos, U.S. Says
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U.S. regulators, who ended their investigation yesterday into the Chevrolet Volt, said electric-powered vehicles do not pose a greater risk of fire than gasoline cars.
“Based on the available data, NHTSA does not believe that Chevy Volts or other electric vehicles pose a greater risk of fire than gasoline-powered vehicles,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in an e-mailed statement.