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

Green Car Congress

While the Model S is a sedan, it also exceeded the safety score of all SUVs and minivans, according to Tesla. Compared to the Volvo S60, which is also 5-star rated in all categories, the Model S preserved 63.5% for the Volvo. Based on the data, Tesla said, it achieved a combined record of “5.4 of driver residual space vs. 7.8%

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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.) Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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