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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) have set guidelines that grade vehicles according to EMF emissions.

Health Implications of EMF Exposure

The health impacts of EMF have also been examined at great length. The National Cancer Institute says some research has investigated links between EMF and conditions such as cancer.

Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields have been classified as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), although further studies are needed to be made.

The Question: Are There Benchmarks to Measure EMFs in Cars?

Yes, there are! Some organizations such as China NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) have introduced standards to evaluate the degree of EMF exposure in automobiles.

China NCAP in a Nutshell

China NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) is the vehicle safety testing system. Imagine it as a safety inspection report on Chinese car manufacturers. It was developed in 2006 to educate car buyers on which models best protect them from accidents and spur automakers to produce safer cars.

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China NCAP assigns safety ratings to vehicles, so consumers are free to select safer models. It also pushes automakers to upgrade safety features. China NCAP over time made cars safer for all, and is continually changing its standards to keep up with emerging technology. That’s better coverage for you and your loved ones out on the road.

Why Should I Care?

China NCAP’s grading system is another positive step in the right direction. They take the EMFs inside cars and grade the cars by their degree of safety. This information prevents consumers from purchasing cars with higher radiation levels and pushes automakers to be more stringent in their safety requirements.

Cars that do well on China NCAP, for instance, are most likely to be more shielded and wired to minimize exposure to radiation. These security measures are particularly helpful for a family and commuters who work long hours.

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A Move in the Right Direction

Anything can always be improved. China NCAP has done a great job here, but bringing such standards to the rest of the world would mean that more cars could pass. These standards could, moreover, be replaced in the future with better ways of measuring EMFs and safeguarding occupants.

A set of benchmarks is a start, but expanding upon it will ensure that automotive innovation doesn’t compromise human health.

Our cars will get smarter, and safer for all, with continued research, new rules and increasing use of grading standards such as China NCAP. And while we’re still waiting for further developments, it would be in our best interest to do preventive safety measures to avoid exposure to harmful car radiation.

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