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What Do the Updated Standards IEC 62764 and IEC 62226 Say about Measuring Magnetic Fields in Cars?
Though electric and hybrid cars are sustainable and help to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels, there’s a growing question as to whether the magnetic fields they produce are safe for humans. In response to this, European experts developed standards (IEC 62764 and…
How Do Manufacturers Minimize Magnetic Field Exposure in Electric and Hybrid Cars
We celebrate the environmental efficiency of electric and hybrid cars but something else is creeping in: magnetic field exposure.
Are There Benchmarks and Grading Systems for Car Radiation Health Risks?
All vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid automobiles, have a lot of electronic components. These parts are emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs), so passengers are concerned about their health hazards. In response to these worries, bodies such as the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP)…
Is Car Radiation Like Cellphone Radiation? Could the Dangers Be Exaggerated Here Too?
Most people conceive of radiation as damaging energy waves, which cause damage to the body. But not all radiation is the same. Here’s a breakdown of what cars and cell phones are radiating, and why one might be more worrying than the other.
Health
The green credentials of electric and hybrid cars are praised, but so too are the risks of magnetic fields. These invisible forces – produced by the car’s batteries, motors and cables – can generate small electrical ripples in our body, and potentially affect…
One form of magnetic field, called extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF), has been labelled "possibly carcinogenic to humans" by the World Health Organization (WHO). This is to say, there’s some proof that exposure may make you more susceptible to cancer, but the…
All vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid automobiles, have a lot of electronic components. These parts are emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs), so passengers are concerned about their health hazards. In response to these worries, bodies such as the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP)…
Electric Cars
Are Magnetic Fields in Electric and Hybrid Cars Harmful to Humans?
Electric and hybrid cars are changing the way we travel by offering cleaner and more sustainable alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. But as these vehicles become more common, some people wonder: Could the magnetic fields that electric and hybrid cars produce harm our health?
