Electric Cars More Often Involved in Accidents with Cyclists or Pedestrians: Vias Attributes This to Quiet Motor Noise
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The low noise of low-speed electric cars can complicate their detection by pedestrians and cyclists. ...
A vulnerable road user is involved in 42 percent of injury accidents involving electric cars, compared to 27 percent for all types of cars....
When an electric car causes an accident, a vulnerable road user is involved in more than 4 out of 10 cases. This is reported by the traffic institute Vias. The accident rate for all cars involving a vulnerable road user stands at 27 percent. The lack of engine noise in electric cars may play a role, Vias suggests.
In Belgium, the proportion of electric and hybrid cars has risen from 3% to 20% in five years. However, a study by the Vias Institute highlights a worrying economic paradox. Although more environmentally friendly, these vehicles are involved in 42% of accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists, compared with 27% for all vehicles, raising questions about the real cost of this transition for households, insurers and the public health system. 42% …
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