Prototype battery explodes at GM test centre
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
EcoGeek.Org has reported that a prototype battery exploded during extreme testing at the GM centre in Warren Michigen.
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New China Electric Vehicle Battery Fire
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
China Daily has today reported another serious incident concerning an accident involving an electric taxi. It appears that a high speed collison occurred in Shenzhen when a BYDe6 taxi caught fire after it was hit from behind by a sports car travelling at a reported speed of 180 kilometers per hour.
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Read MoreNHTSA close Chevy Volt battery investigation
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed its safety defect investigation into the potential risk of fire in Chevy Volts that have been involved in a serious crash.
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Read MoreSaab spontaneously explodes in Leeds
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
A Saab Convertable yesterday caught fire whilst being driven and exploded within seconds of the driver escaping without injury.
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2011 Volkswagon Jetta investigated in USA
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
EGM cartech reported today that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the 2011 Jetta and Jetta Sportswagon.
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Read MoreBYD investigation clears exploding battery
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
Investigators from the Shenzen Academy of Metrology and Quality Inspection held a press conference on 3.8.12 to release their findings into the explosion following the crash on 26.5.12. It was caused by a sports car travelling at 242 km per hour and collided with the e6 taxi that was travelling at 81 km per hour in the same direction.
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G Wiz fatal accident inquest verdict
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
A recent inquest has concluded that a fatal accident that occured when scientist Judit Nadal was thrown from her car following a collision, was an accidental death.
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