Chevrolet Bolt EV earns top safety ratings from IIHS

Electric Cars and hybrid vehicles are rewriting the way automobiles are built, not just in terms of powerplants, technology and carbon footprints but also in terms of construction and materials. The Chevrolet Bolt EV has has added top safety ratings from the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) to its list of accolades.

“The Bolt earns good ratings in all five of the Institute’s crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints. It also has an optional front crash prevention system that earns a superior rating. The car avoided collisions in IIHS track tests at 12 mph and 25 mph, and the system has a forward collision warning component that meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration criteria," the IIHS said in a report.

Earlier this year, I was invited by GM Canada to check out all facets of the Chevy Bolt EV, this included talking to engineers about construction and powertrains. The Chevy Bolt EV uses various types of materials to ensure rigidity and strength during collisions, but also maintains lightweight materials.

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First Drive: Chevrolet Bolt EV

Text and Photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Chevy Bolt EV is a complete EV solution which brings a fresh perspective to how we think about electric cars. This is a great car, it is fun to drive, has lots of room where it counts and makes owning and driving an EV really feel like you're in the future.

Palo Alto, CA - Having covered the development, launch and now a world premiere first drive of the anticipated Chevrolet Bolt EV has challenged everything I thought I knew about cars, about driving, and about the future of transportation.

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