The drive to get American consumers on board the electric car movement hit another speed bump Thursday when Fisker Automotive recalled more than 200 of its $100,000 plug-in electric hybrids due to a battery problem that could cause a fire.
It comes just a month after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a formal investigation into fire risks in General Motors Co.'s plug-in hybrid, the Chevrolet Volt.
While safety experts continue to affirm the safety of electric vehicles, the recall could reignite concerns about large battery packs in vehicles.
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