Pedestrian Safety Concerns with Electric Cars
A study warns that pedestrians are twice as likely to be run over by electric cars compared to petrol or diesel cars due to their quietness. The risk is even higher in cities with louder background noise. Younger, less experienced drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents with electric cars.
Key Points
- Pedestrians are twice as likely to be run over by electric cars compared to petrol or diesel cars
- Risk is higher in cities with louder background noise
- Younger, less experienced drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents with electric cars
Cons
- Higher risk of pedestrian accidents with electric cars due to quietness