A couple of weeks ago, Ford recalled 539,000 vehicles to fix flaws that could lead to fires in some SUVs and complete loss of power in some minivans.
I think that story made headlines for about an hour.
Now think back to the Chevy Volt recall from late last year. I'm sure you remember.
After a series of crash tests led to a couple of Chevy Volts catching fire in a testing area, the news streams were pouring over with coverage.
Oh no, the electric vehicle is dead!
Government Motors taxpayer boondoggle up in smoke!
Electric Car Momentum Halted After Cars Catch Fire!
There were thousands of stories that used this opportunity to bash electric cars. You know, those things that can help us displace foreign oil and alleviate the environmental burden that comes with living in our car-centric society.
It's sad really, that partisan slavery and a general pride in complacency and ignorance is something we champion so well in this country. But it doesn't matter.
The fact is, electric car momentum is alive and well. And as far as the Volt fires?
Well, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially closed its investigation into whether or not the Chevy Volt poses a fire risk after an accident.
The agency said it found no evidence of a defect trend with the Volt and concluded that it does not believe electric vehicles are any less safe than gasoline-powered cars.
I'm quite certain this won't get as much coverage as the Volt fires. But at least we can put that issue to rest while the naysayers try to dig up another excuse to deter progress.
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