Monday, April 7, 2014

Silent But Deadly: The EU Wants Electric Cars to Add Sounds for Safety

Silent But Deadly: The EU Wants Electric Cars to Add Sounds for Safety


Last week, the European Parliament ruled that all electric and hybrid cars must add artificial engine noise so that pedestrians can hear them coming. While the mandate is mostly to protect visually impaired pedestrians, the noise will also benefit anyone on the street who's ever had a near-miss with a Prius.


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