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Japan may force hybrid cars to make more noise

July 4, 2009 by admin 

When my Prius kicks into electric mode, it goes nearly silent. That’s a problem for the visually impaired because 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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