Pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car compared to petrol or diesel vehicles, according to a new study. The study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health on Tuesday analysed casualty rates on the road in the UK between 2013-2017.
Read more:Mr Bean actor blamed for slow electric car salesScarlett Johansson reacts after OpenAI 'recreated her voice' The researchers said that electric and hybrid vehicles may pose more of a safety hazard to pedestrians because they are quieter, particularly in urban areas where background ambient noise levels are higher. They also suggested younger, less experienced drivers are more likely to be involved in a road traffic collision and are also more likely to own an electric car.