Pedestrians are twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car than by a vehicle that runs on gasoline or diesel, according to a study released recently by researchers in London. Pedestrians in noisy urban areas were almost three times as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car. "Electric cars are definitely a thing for the future. But he pointed out that at low speeds, hybrid cars tend to switch from the fossil-fuel engine to the electric drive unit. Safety advocates are concerned that the extra weight of an electric car's battery can lead to more severe pedestrian injuries.

Source: The Standard June 03, 2024 03:45 UTC