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*Most are underpowered and slow.
*Most are underpowered and slow.
*Can cause electrocution after accidents, or routine maintenance if the mechanic does not take basic precautions.<ref>[http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/vehicles/electric-car-shock1.htm Will I get shocked if I drive an electric car through a big puddle? - Electric Power] Howstuffworks.com, Grabianowski, Ed, retrieved August 20, 2011</ref>
*Can cause electrocution after accidents, or routine maintenance if the mechanic does not take basic precautions.<ref>[http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/vehicles/electric-car-shock1.htm Will I get shocked if I drive an electric car through a big puddle? - Electric Power] Howstuffworks.com, Grabianowski, Ed, retrieved August 20, 2011</ref>
*Release electromagnetic radiation which may increase the risks of developing cancer.<ref name="motoring>[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/automobiles/27EMF.html?pagewanted=all Motoring - Fear, but Few Facts, on Hybrid risk] Montavalli, Jim, April 27, 2008, The ''New York Times'', retrieved August 20, 2011</ref>
*Release electromagnetic radiation which may increase the risks of developing cancer.<ref name="motoring">[http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/automobiles/27EMF.html?pagewanted=all Motoring - Fear, but Few Facts, on Hybrid risk] Montavalli, Jim, April 27, 2008, The ''New York Times'', retrieved August 20, 2011</ref>
*More complex and potentially unreliable. Manufacturers usually offer longer warranties on the hybrid components, but after that the customer is on their own when they need to replace the battery. However, vehicles such as Prii and Escape Hybrids went well above 300,000 miles in the NYC Taxi fleet without needing new batteries.
*More complex and potentially unreliable. Manufacturers usually offer longer warranties on the hybrid components, but after that the customer is on their own when they need to replace the battery. However, vehicles such as Prii and Escape Hybrids went well above 300,000 miles in the NYC Taxi fleet without needing new batteries.
*Very quiet at low speed when the gas engine is off, increasing the chances of pedestrian accidents because people cannot hear them coming.
*Very quiet at low speed when the gas engine is off, increasing the chances of pedestrian accidents because people cannot hear them coming.
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