Study finds pedestrians twice as likely to be hit by electric/hybrid cars in urban areas due to quieter engines.
A study of British road casualty statistics reveals that pedestrians are twice as likely to be hit by electric or hybrid cars compared to petrol or diesel ones, with the risk increasing threefold in urban areas. As governments work towards phasing out fossil fuel vehicles, researchers highlight the need to address this safety hazard and warn that electric cars' quieter engines could pose a higher risk to pedestrians, particularly in areas with higher ambient noise levels.
May 21, 2024
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