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REPORT: Japan could require hybrids to emit sound

Now that hybrid cars have taken the top sales spots in Japan for the last few months, that country's Transport Ministry is reportedly launching an investigation to determine if it's wise to require hybrid automobiles to emit an artificial sound when operating with the internal combustion switched off. The thinking is that hybrids may be more dangerous to the blind due to their quiet operation under electric power. According to an unnamed official, the government's 13-member panel – consisting of a diverse group of scholars, ... Read more →

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

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 ...

Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids Jeremy Korzeniewski

It's been a little while since we've heard about the supposed dangers of electric and hybrid vehicles that shut down their engines and therefore stop producing the sound of fuel being ignited and ...

NHTSA listens to arguments against quiet hybrids Jeremy Korzeniewski

Hybrid and fully electric vehicles have come under fire as of late due to the quietness at which they operate. While this is seemingly a good thing for passengers of the vehicle, there are legitimate ...

Minnesota boy rides bike into Prius he didn't hear Alex Nunez

View the video report here. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Minnesota_boy_rides_bike_into_Prius_he_didn_t_hear'; Eight-year-old Owen Erickson has some scrapes and bruises but is otherwise no ...

REPORT: Japan could require hybrids to emit sound 4 months ago on Autoblog Green

Now that hybrid cars have taken the top sales spots in Japan for the last few months, that country's Transport Ministry is reportedly launching an investigation to determine if it's wise to require hybrid automobiles to emit an artificial sound when operating with the internal combustion switched ...

Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act introduced to protect the blind from quiet cars 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

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 be silent, rendering them extremely dangerous in situations ...

Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids 7 months ago on Autoblog Green

It's been a little while since we've heard about the supposed dangers of electric and hybrid vehicles that shut down their engines and therefore stop producing the sound of fuel being ignited and exhaled, but the issue is apparently alive and well. Lotus Engineering and Harmon International, two ...

NHTSA listens to arguments against quiet hybrids 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Hybrid and fully electric vehicles have come under fire as of late due to the quietness at which they operate. While this is seemingly a good thing for passengers of the vehicle, there are legitimate concerns that blind people will not be able to detect the rapidly approaching vehicle if it is not ...

Minnesota boy rides bike into Prius he didn't hear 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

View the video report here. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Minnesota_boy_rides_bike_into_Prius_he_didn_t_hear'; Eight-year-old Owen Erickson has some scrapes and bruises but is otherwise no worse for wear after he found himself on the hood of a Toyota Prius this week. Owen had turned his ...


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