As Henk said, GM has specific procedure in the treatment of the Volt in the event of a crash to negate the risk. NHTSA facility did not follow it, and fire ensues. While this hasn't been an issue with Prius, which uses less(and less volatile chemistry of the Ni-MH battery), it will potentially be an issue when they switch to Li, and probably an issue with Leaf. Its a case I think of conventional procedure not adapting to new technology quick enough...
GM is offering owners of Volt use of free "conventional" car if they feel unsafe and they are delaying Volt's export to Asia. But they said the purpose is to increase the training for the people to handle them.
Last edited by RacingManiac; 11-29-2011 at 08:39 AM.
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