GM May Redesign Volt's Battery, Puts Opel Ampera Sales on Hold
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GM May Redesign Volt's Battery, Puts Opel Ampera Sales on Hold



Providing a free loaner to Volt owners concerned about their car’s safety is all good and well – even better for some if the loaner is a Camaro or a Corvette.

However, General Motors, which is currently cooperating with the NHTSA to address the fire issues that ensued after the agency’s crash tests, may even go as far as redesigning its extended-range hybrid’s battery which is manufactured by South Korea's LG Chem.

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