The radiation emitted by electric vehicles was below the prescribed limits
Üsküdar University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Dean Prof. Osman Çerezci stated that the electromagnetic radiation measurements emitted by electric vehicles were below the prescribed limits.
The working group formed within Üsküdar University measured electromagnetic radiation in the electric cars of 3 brands in the market in Türkiye.
As a result of the study, it was determined that the magnetic field risk emitted by these vehicles was between 0 and 1.2 microtesla.
Prof. Osman Çerezci told Anadolu Agency (AA) that this result is far below the upper limit set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) as 200 microtesla.
Explaining that they have formed a group within the university that makes measurements about electromagnetic radiation, Çerezci said that "People ask us, 'Are electric vehicles safe? Is there a risk of magnetic field? Is our health in danger?'” Reminding that fossil fuels have been abandoned due to climate change and that the transition to electric vehicles will accelerate by 2030, Çerezci stated that "20-30 percent of the vehicles we see in traffic today are electric. People who use these vehicles are exposed to a magnetic field due to electrical equipment. It is very important for the consumer to know the level of this exposure."
Stating that they made measurements at different points of the 3 different electric vehicles they examined, Çerezci noted that they repeated these measurements both while the vehicle was parked and at speeds of 40 kilometers / hour and 100 kilometers / hour.
Prof. Çerezci stated that "We especially measured the magnetic field here because the most effective parameter in terms of health at these frequencies is the magnetic field. The values we obtained in our measurements were generally found to be at the level of 0 to 1.2 microtesla. These values are below the limits specified by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, which is also accepted by the World Health Organization."
"It shows that the risk is as low as possible"
Pointing out that ICNIRP has determined the level of 200 microtesla as the magnetic field limit, Çerezci stated that the limits in the regulation of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry are also at this level and said that "The limits stipulated by the ICNIRP institution are 200 microtesla. In our country, the magnetic field limit of 200 microtesla is accepted as the limit value. The value we found is 1.2, which shows that the risk is as low as possible."
Emphasizing that electric vehicles emit magnetic fields both while moving and charging, Çerezci said that although the risk is low, magnetic field leaks should be checked for vehicles, especially after repair.
Stating that they detected higher levels of magnetic field around the charging cable, Çerezci warned that there should be no passengers in the vehicle during charging.
Prof. Çerezci stated that the risks may be higher for people with metallic implants in their brains or with pacemakers, but in general, they do not see a significant health risk in electric vehicles at the moment.
Stating that electromagnetic fields are ubiquitous and that there may be risks in non-electric vehicles, Çerezci made the following remarks: "I think the effect of high voltage lines should be taken more seriously because they can pass over our schools or within 10 meters of our homes. Taking these into account a little more in urban transformation planning, high-voltage lines should be arranged in transition corridors away from houses, living spaces and parks. Electromagnetic radiation also creates environmental pollution."