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U.S. National Federation of the Blind concerned about quiet hybrids

We've discussed the issue of lack of noise from electric vehicles in the past and now the US National Federation of the Blind has returned the debate. It's tough enough for sighted pedestrians to take note of the humming of the motor, but those who can't see have to rely on other senses when crossing the road. In an informal test with hybrid cars, many blind pedestrians couldn't detect the passing cars at all. Now the Federation is trying to get regulators to look at including minimum sound standards for new vehicles. The Maryland chapter ... Read more →

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