House Panel To Investigate If NHTSA Showed Favoritism In Volt Fire Risks

A House panel will hold a hearing next month on the Chevrolet Volt and the Obama administration's investigation into fire risks in the extended-range electric vehicle.

The announcement came as Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Tuesday he believes the Volt is safe. He denied that the government withheld news of a fire in a crash-test vehicle to protect Detroit-based General Motors Co.

"I believe the Volt is safe to drive," LaHood told reporters after testifying before lawmakers on an unrelated matter.

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vdiv - 12/7/2011 11:43:04 AM

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I agree, don't these people have a few more pressing items on their agenda, like PASSING A FREAKING BUDGET.

Useless...

rockreid - 12/7/2011 8:48:03 PM

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just another job-killing political ploy by our Republican friends. Pure Politics at work. The entire panel of Republicans involved inthis is tied to the Oil Industry- guess which industry has the most to lose to electric cars? Need a clue?