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Tesla's 5-Star Safety Rating is Reaffirmed

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The Tesla Model S is being investigated for fire incidents. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Tesla says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reaffirmed the 5-star safety rating of the Tesla Model S for the 2014 model year, confirming the highest safety rating in America.

It was a bit of good news while Tesla awaits feedback from NHTSA regarding its investigation of recent fire incidents involving the high-profile electric car. In Europe, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), recently concluded its review of the incidents and found no manufacturer-related defects or need for further action.

Tesla officials used the opportunity to reiterate its claim that "a Tesla vehicle is over five times less likely to experience a fire than the average gasoline car and that there have been zero serious injuries or deaths for any reason ever, fire or otherwise, in a Model S. Over the course of more than 100 million miles driven in almost every possible terrain, weather and crash conditions, the Tesla Model S has consistently protected its driver and passengers, achieving the best safety track record of any car on the road."