Amid the ongoing shift to electric and hybrid cars, concerns have been raised that such vehicles may pose more of a safety hazard to pedestrians than fossil-fuelled cars because they are quieter.Amid the ongoing shift to electric and hybrid cars, concerns have been raised that such vehicles may pose more of a safety hazard to pedestrians than fossil-fuelled cars because they are quieter. Amid the ongoing shift to electric and hybrid cars, concerns have been raised that such vehicles may pose more of a safety hazard to pedestrians than fossil-fuelled cars because they are quieter. Science & tech Articles | Mail Online