Has anyone else heard the latest news about 'hybrid vehicles' being too quiet? Apparently there have been incidents of the visually challenged almost being hit by Prius' and other linear electric to gas hybrids. They are too quiet in electric motor mode, and can go undected at corner crosswalks.
Some groups are asking the auto makers to add some kind of an 'operating sound' to their vehicles. I am not certain yet how I feel about this specific suggestion. But I do believe something should be done to prevent innocent pedestrians from being inadvertantly injured, by otherwise well meaning and socially responsible motorists.
rk
Some groups are asking the auto makers to add some kind of an 'operating sound' to their vehicles. I am not certain yet how I feel about this specific suggestion. But I do believe something should be done to prevent innocent pedestrians from being inadvertantly injured, by otherwise well meaning and socially responsible motorists.
rk