Impact of Electric Vehicles on Pedestrian Safety

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Electric vehicles are involved in pedestrian collisions at a higher rate compared to petrol or diesel cars due to their quiet nature, making them hard to hear on urban roads. The study suggests that younger and less experienced drivers of electric vehicles contribute to this issue.

Key Points

  • Electric vehicles are twice as likely to hit pedestrians compared to fossil fuel-powered cars.
  • Electric and hybrid cars are three times more likely to hit pedestrians in urban areas.
  • Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among children and young adults in the UK.

Cons

  • Electric vehicles are statistically more dangerous to pedestrians compared to petrol or diesel cars.
  • Younger and less experienced drivers of electric vehicles add to the safety concerns.
  • The quiet nature of electric vehicles makes them harder to hear, especially in crowded urban areas.