WASHINGTON- Despite reports of battery issues after crashes, the Chevy Volt has for the second year maintained its 5-star safety rating from the US federal government and IIHS.  This is the highest rating set by the organizations, and allows the Volt to once again sit atop the Nissan Leaf in all categories.  

For shoppers, this is the gold standard, and should be an important consideration in the purchase of a new green technology hybrid vehicle.  Chuck Nash Auto Group still has the 2011 Chevrolet Volt in inventory, and with the 2011 tax credit still available for consumers, the Volt seems like an easy purchase decision. 

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