EVs and hybrids are twice as likely to hit pedestrians as gas cars, study shows

Pedestrians are twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car than by a vehicle that runs on gasoline or diesel, with the quiet operations of the electric vehicle being a key factor.

Research on the effect of electric vehicles on public safety, including electric bicycles and scooters, is scarce and increasingly crucial as the EV market expands.

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