Maximum safety rating for Electric Vauxhall

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<h1>Maximum safety rating for Electric Vauxhall </h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Claire Nguyen.aspx'>Claire Nguyen</a></strong><br /><p>In the latest round of Euro NCAP safety crash tests the electric Vauxhall Ampera scored the maximum five stars. With its five star safety rating the Ampera has become the first ever electric car produced in Europe to receive this maximum rating. The Ampera also brags being the only practical plug in electric car, with its range extender feature, four doors and a large boot. it can also be serviced at any car servicing in Cheltenham garage. The crash tests evaluate occupant protection, child safety, pedestrian protection and safety assist – the Ampera excelled in all these categories. Since 2009 NCAP introduced a new test, the side barrier test – the Ampera was the first car to achieve maximum points in this category too. In the side barrier test the car is propelled sideways at a speed of 18mph into a pole, emulating a tree. Vauxhall/Opel Chief Executive Officer Karl-Friedrich Stracke said, "It has been a long tradition at Vauxhall/Opel to offer highest possible safety standards, and the Ampera impressively continues our leadership role in safety technology. The Ampera not only meets but exceeds the most stringent requirements for top ratings in each of the Euro NCAP test categories. This is a unique achievement we are very proud of." Being an electric car the safety of the battery cells was also tested after each impact. Post crash electric safety aims to achieve zero high voltage current in an emergency, and rescue parties can also disconnect the high voltage battery easily. Here is a list of all passive and active safety features in the Vauxhall Ampera: • Standard Four-wheel Anti-lock Braking System, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Electronic Stability Control • Eight airbags including front-, side-, knee- air bags as well as roof-mounted head-curtain air bags that help protect occupants in a side or rollover crash • Optional rear-view camera system featuring a display integrated into the navigation system screen • An ISOFIX child seat installation system for the rear seating positions • Adjustable head restraints on the front seats which helps provide protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision • Collapsible pedal assembly (Pedal Release System) for lower leg protection in a frontal impact. • An ISOFIX child seat installation system for the rear seating positions • Adjustable head restraints on the front seats which helps provide protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision • Collapsible pedal assembly (Pedal Release System) for lower leg protection in a frontal impact.</p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />The Ampera also brags being the only practical plug in electric car, with its range extender feature, four doors and a large boot. it can also be serviced at any <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.baylis.uk.com">car servicing in Cheltenham</a> garage. <p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Maximum-safety-rating-for-Electric-Vauxhall_79225.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Maximum safety rating for Electric Vauxhall _79225.aspx</a></p>

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