Japan may force hybrid cars to invent more noise

July 3, 2009 · Print This Article


When my Prius kicks into electric mode, it goes nearly silent. That's a problem for the visually impaired considering they rely on engine noise to figure out where the cars are. Now, a Japanese transport ministry has launched

a panel to explore whether some kind of noise-making device should be added to hybrid cars for safety.

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