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    Report: Blind group displeased that Nissan Leaf sound can be turned off     1276905120

    Nissan Leaf EV – Click above for high-res image gallery
    The Nissan Leaf is the first of the new batch of electric vehicles to reveal its new sound meant that alerts pedestrians to its presence. However, while advocates for the blind are pleased with the sound, the National Federation for ...

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    Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act introduced to protect the blind from quiet cars     1240511580

    2010 Toyota Prius – Click above for a high-res image gallery
    According to the newly-introduced Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, which was just introduced by U.S. Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Arlen Specter (R-PA), "New vehicles that employ hybrid or electric engine technology can ...

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    Electric vehicles pose concerns for blind pedestrians     1158840660

    I mentioned in my driving impression of the Chevrolet Sequel that engineers need to do something about the whooshing sound coming out of the tailpipe. The frequency and texture have absolutely no intrinsic connection to the automobile. Fortunately, you can barely hear it. That's not good news for ...

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