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Hybrid Owners Safer In Crashes, More Dangerous To Pedestrians

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Old 11-17-2011, 11:10 AM
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Default 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...
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