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Tesla says Model S comes out on top in US-NCAP crash testing with lowest Vehicle Safety Score

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While the Model S is a sedan, it also exceeded the safety score of all SUVs and minivans, according to Tesla. In April 2013, NHTSA requested pubic comments on further proposed changes to US-NCAP, including crash avoidance technologies as well as crashworthiness.). for the Volvo. Source: Tesla Motors. Click to enlarge.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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