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The cost of gas these days has some new car buyers lining up for cars with hybrid technology. Most hybrids deliver more than 45 miles to the gallon, but their popularity has created an unexpected challenge for emergency response teams.
"There's several things that you have to worry about with hybrid vehicles, of course the power source, you're dealing with anywhere from 144 volts to 600 volts," said Jeremy Riley of the Bryan Fire Department.
Officials say about 60 volts of electricity is fatal; most hybrids carry more than 250 volts.
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Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
That article is nothing but a hit piece probably sponsored by EXXON or some polluting demagog like that.
"We had to change the procedure that we had when we train people to deal with vehicle extraction, so it adds another step, another precaution," said Jason Cook of Texas Engineering Extension Service.
Officials say about 60 volts of electricity is fatal; most hybrids carry more than 250 volts.
The currents involved could be quite high, takes a long time to charge these vehicles and there is alot of weight to move, so id imagine they could pack a fair punch.
Originally posted by ewan
just depends really, who you are and how unlucky you are!
bearing in mind also, if these guys are doing physical work lifting cutting gear, which i may add is pretty heavy, they are going to be sweating a fair bit too, which aint going to help body insulation!
Originally posted by stumason
60 "volts" is equally as dangerous than 250,000 volts or 1,000,000 volts. At the same time, it isn't dangerous at all.
It's the current (Amps) that kills you, not the voltage.
1V could kill you if you pump enough current though you. Voltage is a measure of the potential difference between two points, it isn't a measure of how "much" electricity is flowing. That is current.
1 Amp at 12v would probably see you off to your maker, whereas 120,000 V with only 1 mA would probably only see you nastily burnt. (don't take the figures as gospel, I haven't done the math... Just illustrating a point)
Originally posted by gimmefootball400
No one paid for this article considering it is a on a Texas tv station's website. It's just focusing on the dangers that firemen and paramedics face with these new hybrid cars.