National Federation of the Blind wants louder hybrid cars

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National Federation of the Blind wants louder hybrid cars

by Brad Linder (Subscribe to Brad Linder's posts)
Feb 20th 2008 @ 9:32AM

Filed under: Cars and Transportation, Alternative Energy

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Gas-electric hybrid vehicles use less gasoline, which saves you money and saves the planet a little bit. They also happen to be much quieter than cars that run on gasoline, which is an added bonus. You know, unless your someone who relies on your ears to hear when a car is coming.

The National Federation of the Blind is lobbying for noisier cars. They're asking state, national, and international governments to pass regulations that would set sound standards for vehicles. Maryland, Virginia, and Hawaii are all considering legislation that could lead to louder hybrid vehicles.

If these laws are adopted, car makers could be forced to install technology in electric and hybrid vehicles that would artificially cause noise.

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2-20-2008 @ 10:29AM

Rich said...

As a Tranportation Engineer, I believe this idea is ridiculous. We often have to do noise studys to make sure that the roadway wont be too loud for the surrounding area. If it is, expensive sound walls must be constructed and those intensify the noise in the roadway (even though they make it quieter for the surrounding area). Adding artificial noise to cars would be a slap in the face to all of society. The answer for this problem can surely be found elsewhere.

2-20-2008 @ 11:45AM

Kamal said...

What Rich said.

4-11-2008 @ 12:23AM

Dave said...

You are absolutely right Rich. This is rediculous.

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