Hybrids safer for drivers, less so for pedestrians, study finds
Friday, November 18, 2011 - 01:00
in Mathematics & Economics
A highway safety research group says occupants may suffer fewer injuries in crashes because of the vehicles' added weight, but their quiet electric motors have become a safety hazard for walkers.Hybrid cars are safer — or more dangerous — depending on whether you are behind the wheel or walking across a street, according to a study released Thursday.