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Hybrid electric vehicle (view source)
Revision as of 17:17, August 21, 2011
, 17:17, August 21, 2011→Cons: The reference makes clear that there is no confirmed risk. Studies done on EMF-induced cancer risk are inconclusive.
*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 harmful electromagnetic radiation which increases 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.
*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.
*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.
*Higher repair bills.<ref name="phys"/>
*Higher repair bills.<ref name="phys"/>
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