Hybrid Vehicle Owners Report Adverse Health Effects

Written By: John Dale Dunn, M.D., J.D. Published In: Environment News Publication Date: July 1, 2008 Publisher: The Heartland Institute Purchasers of hybrid vehicles, which are subsidized by the federal government and championed by environmental activists as a way to reduce gasoline consumption, are trading in their vehicles because of health fears concerning electromagnetic fields created by the hybrid batteries. Owners Report Health Harms As noted in an April 27 article in The New York Times, some hybrid vehicle owners are complaining of a variety of health problems allegedly caused by strong electromagnetic currents from the cars' batteries. Reported ailments and concerns include rising blood pressure, drowsiness behind the wheel, and higher leukemia risks. Drivers who have given up their hybrids have reportedly documented... [read full story]