NHTSA rules on Tesla Fire: No evidence of vehicle safety defect or noncompliance with federal safety standards

The NHTSA ruled today that the Tesla fire wasn’t outside the range of normal events…

“After reviewing all available data, the NHTSA has not found evidence at this time that would indicate the recent battery fire involving a Tesla Model S was the result of a vehicle safety defect or noncompliance with federal safety standards,” the agency said in a statement.

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