NHTSA Sets Rules On Minimum Sound Requirements For Hybrid And EV Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing new rules to require minimum sound levels from electric vehicles, hybrids and other quiet cars to warn pedestrians.

NHTSA's proposal — required by Congress in 2010 — sets minimum sound levels for hybrid and electric vehicles to help make all pedestrians, especially visually impaired people, aware of approaching vehicles.

Electric and hybrid vehicles do not rely on traditional engines and at low speeds can be very difficult to hear.

85bmw745i - 1/8/2013 11:20:01 AM

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Why must we constantly go out of our way to make provisions, rules, and accommodations to offset stupid people. Its simple, pay attention to your surroundings!