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Many are taking a bow to the growth of hybrid vehicles in the auto world nowadays. Indeed, it is a fact that hybrid vehicles are one of the friendliest to the environment. There is no question about that. Seen nowadays as the savior of the worsening situation of our environment, hybrid vehicles are faced with a big problem that might stain their image. What could that be?  It is said that hybrid vehicles have health risks for people who come in contact with it.

Scientific studies reveal that the flow of electrical current to the motor of a hybrid that allows it to move at low speeds produces electromagnetic fields. These electromagnetic fields are now being associated with serious health effects such as the possible risk of leukemia among children.

In the current setup of hybrid vehicles, their batteries and power cables are often placed close to the drivers and passengers. With that, exposure to these electromagnetic fields could not be avoided. However, Toyota and Honda, the most dominant hybrid manufacturers, claim that according to their internal checks, their vehicles do not give added risks to occupants.

The National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute even agree and acknowledged the possible hazards of long-term exposure to a strong electromagnetic field. Though the amount of safe exposure to the electromagnetic field is still unknown, further studies are being considered. This is because experts say that it is not a good idea to ignore such potential risks, especially if the concern is people’s health. With that, I hope the answer would come out the soonest.