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Die NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) hat die Unfallgefahr von Fahrzeugen mit Hybridantrieb (HEV) im Vergleich zu Fahrzeugen mit Verbrennungsmotor (ICE) in einer wissenschaftlichen Studie amtlich ermittelt:
“A variety of crash factors were examined to determine the relative incidence rates of HEVs versus ICE vehicles in a range of crash scenarios. For one group of scenarios, those in which a vehicle is slowing or stopping, backing up, or entering or leaving a parking space, a statistically significant effect was found due to engine type. The HEV was two times more likely to be involved in a pedestrian crash in these situations than was an ICE vehicle.”
“In conclusion, this study found that HEVs have a higher incidence rate of pedestrian and bicyclist crashes than do ICE vehicles in certain vehicle maneuvers. These results should serve as a guide when designing future HEV pedestrian and bicyclist crash prevention programs.”
Quelle: http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811204.PDF
Ein doppelt so hohes Unfallrisiko kann weder ein Hersteller von Fahrzeugen noch die Gesetzgebung tolerieren. Es ist Zeit zu handeln bevor es zu spät ist!
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