~ Are Hybrid Cars Safe In An Accident? - Experts Say YES! ~
According to Consumer Reports: . . . . .
Experts say hybrids pose no more danger than gasoline-powered vehicles—as long as rescue procedures are followed.
High voltage along with gasoline? Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen - Right?
Ford Spokesman Nick Twork said: . . . . .
“There’s a very, very low likelihood that anybody would be injured with the precautions that are built into the vehicle. It should be no different than dealing with any gasoline-powered car.”
Ford, Honda, and Toyota use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which the Honda Emergency Response Guide for Hybrid Vehicles claims are “non-flammable” and “non-explosive.” The batteries are sealed in a protective metal case and insulated from the vehicle body. Toyota and Honda locate the battery packs near the rear axle, a spot they say is well-protected in the event of a collision. Hybrid vehicles must conform to the same government crash standards as all other passenger vehicles.
If you have concerns about hybrid safety contact your dealership to go over the safety manuel with you before buying the vehicle and contact your local emergency response team and ask them to go over the questions that you have.
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Are Hybrid Cars Safe In An Accident? - Experts Say YES!
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