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Is it safe to sit above the battery in a Hybrid?

Is the Yaris Hybrid 2012 a safe car regarding electromagnetic radiation? Is there a health risk?

My kids will be sitting in the back, and that question is holding me from buying it?

Asked on 10 September 2012 by david1971

Answered by Honest John
Must be or they would not be allowed to sell it. I have never ever heard of any human electromagnetic radiation problems with any hybrid cars ever.

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