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The Chevrolet Volt is catching a lot of flak right now for the potential fire hazard that seems to have been swept under the rug. Recent industry speculation says the problem will cost $1,000 per vehicle to put right, and that doesn’t take into account the bad publicity.
GM understandably want the upcoming Spark EV to arrive on the market with a clean bill of health, so the the Volt tech has to become a bit safer. Following the NHTSA probe into the Volt’s lithium-ion pack, GM says it will use a less volatile mix in the battery of the electric Spark.
According to Automotive News, phosphate-based lithium ion batteries from A123 Systems will be used in the Spark. These are less likely to burn than other systems.
According to Automotive News, phosphate-based lithium ion batteries from A123 Systems will be used in the Spark. These are less likely to burn than other systems.
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