This weekend MSN reported that they found hybrids to be no more dangerous that gasoline-powered cars, as long as rescue procedures were followed.

The article reports “Hybrids first went on sale seven years ago in America—starting with the 2000 Honda Insight—but fears of potential dangers related to the high-voltage systems have inspired a recent wave of news stories and fueled online bulletin-board discussions. Concerned groups have focused on the possible dangers associated with the systems used to power the vehicles, questioning the risks the electric components might pose in the event of an accident.”

Read the full story on hybrid safety.