Hybrid Owners Safer In Crashes, More Dangerous To Pedestrians
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Hybrid Owners Safer In Crashes, More Dangerous To Pedestrians
We have good news and bad news for hybrid owners. First, the good news: a new study from the Highway Loss Data Institute indicates that you're less likely to be injured in a crash. Why? It's mostly a question of weight. Hybrids are about 10% heavier than their conventional counterparts, thanks largely to their chunky battery packs. Combined with...More...
Last edited by Jazz; Nov 17, 2011 at 11:14 AM.
