Electric cars to get noisier.

[mac]

One of the characteristics of electric cars is that they are super quiet especially when travelling at low speeds.

Some might say they it is good for the environment, but it poses a danger for pedestrians and the visually impaired.

Under a new agreement automakers and advocates for the blind will work together to help address this problem.
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[traunt]

Interesting... never thought from that perspective. They could be a nightmare for the visually impaired, especially in the cities where speeds are low and pedestrain activity is high. So its good that some action is being taken to address this issue before its too late.

[spoon]

Interesting, just watched this video on youtube and it looks like Hybrids do pose a big problem for the hearing impaired. Hope both partys can come to a conclusion on this issue soon and make the roads safe for everyone

[digitalfanatic]

That is very interesting, but when you talk about it, but you only have a very small probability on that. And, for this reason there are horns in cars.

[carfreak]

Agreed, what are horns for? I really haven't noticed any pedestrian leaving the way by hearing the sound of the car coming.