Electric Cars Twice as Lethal for Pedestrians as Petrol or Diesel
May 22, 2024 11:07 am 39 CommentsElectric cars kill pedestrians at double the rate of petrol or diesel vehicles because they are quieter, a study in a BMJ journal has found.
Electric cars kill pedestrians at double the rate of petrol or diesel vehicles because they are quieter, a study in a BMJ journal has found.
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