Title: Electric Vehicle Operational and Impact Safety Testing-Presentation of Test Results and Safety-Related Vehicle Problem Identification
text: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has completed safety-related testing of 13 electric vehicle models which are presently on the market. This report summarizes the results of the hydraulic brake, windshield defroster, and 30 mph frontal barrier impact tests which were conducted. Performance trends are discussed and safety-related problems and defects are identified.