Personally I like the Volt, but I would never purchase one. Just some more food for thought. If the world goes from petrol based automobiles to electric or some sort of hybrid what, if any, are the health risks associated with the electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by these vehicles' electric motors? Will the health risks outweigh the health risks of the polluting gases emitted by current fossil fuel powered cars? Currently there are no regulations in the United States concerning occupant exposure levels of EMF.
I was just wondering when the EPA will find a need to have manufacturers certify their electric/hybrid vehicles to inform consumers of the EMF levels emitted by these vehicles? Or are the risks to exposure of EMF acceptable considering that in "...1996, a U.S. Federal Court ruled that citizens may not bring suit against electric power companies over electromagnetic radiation emissions." Will drivers be able to sue car manufacturers for health problems they feel where caused by driving their vehicles?
IMO, I think this electric car stuff is just a fad. It provides government and consumers with the opportunity to feel good about themselves for the moment. Currently electric cars are viewed as world saviors. Once the price of oil goes down soccer moms will go back to driving their SUVs, the stock market will rise, the government will be taxing our CO2 emissions to help pay for the Wallstreet bailout and the world will finally go back to normal again.
Electric Fields Can Kill
LHC Factsheet - EMFs - Electromagnetic fields
