Comments on: Electromagnetic Fields in Hybrids

By: Assman

Assman — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:31:57 +0000

EMF got all up in my ass. Now my ass smells like shit.

By: FONG

FONG — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:10:13 +0000

Does anyone has a chance to measure the EMF reading in a hybrid? It should be relatively easier & cheaper to get compare to my country.

By: Debra J

Debra J — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:58:03 +0000

Since this article was written, 2011 saw the publication of one of the most comprehensive evaluations of EMFs (IARC Monograph) by the World Health Org. As an earlier commenter noted, the report shows that children are at higher risk for various health problems, but there may be adult links as well. It is very difficult to study EMFs because there is so much different kinds of exposure sources in our lives. There’s “smoke” for sure, and where there’s smoke there is surely fire. Many of us want to buy hybrids and get off the gas/oil nipple, but hybrids may pose a risk and especially for kids. The cell phone health problem connection is real as well. Use a hands free set.

By: Sam Gasque

Sam Gasque — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:59:05 +0000

There has been a new Anti-Magnetic cable developed and patented that cancels both AC and DC magnetic fields almost to zero. It is called FieldSafe. Now if we could just get the hybrid manufacturers and utility companies to use it, our lives may be much safer.

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:00:48 +0000

Regarding pacemakers and cardiac defibrillators: The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a “Smart Key System” that allows you to enter the car without using a key. The car senses you have the key in your possession. There are sensors (antennas) on the car at several locations (door, trunk, etc). Earlier models may have also had this system. The Car Manual has the following warning: “People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. As your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves. Then consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function. …………”
While this relates to the key system radio waves rather than the EMF, it may be helpful info regarding earlier questions. I was very surprised that there were no warnings about this on the car – only a warning in the manual. This is such an important issue for people with these devices and people who may be transporting them –for there to be no mention of it except in the manual.

By: jason

jason — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:24:49 +0000

Cell phone companies release SAR ratings, why not for electric cars? You'd think they want to prevent getting sued.

I'm about as eco as it gets an i'd love to go electric but there's no way i will until this is resolved.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:29:28 +0000

I feel sorry for You Maria.

By: Sean Henderson

Sean Henderson — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:19:17 +0000

you can buy a ‘tri-field’ meter and use it while you are driving (or a passenger) in the prius and see if the levels are harmful.

By: crummpa

crummpa — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:41:55 +0000

Two friends that I know who owned hybrid cars developed cancers. One had brain cancer and the other had nasopharyngeal cancer. The one with brain cancer passed away, and the other got treatment at an early stage of the disease and has survived. This is definitely an a small sample size but I can’t overlook the pattern. I would love to have an eco-friendly car, but not at the risk of my family’s health. Why aren’t there more studies on this subject?

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