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Hybrid Car Review: Maryland is Worried About Hybrid Cars and Blind Pedestrians Mixing

Monday, March 24, 2008

Maryland is Worried About Hybrid Cars and Blind Pedestrians Mixing

The Maryland Legislature has decided to look into the concerns about hybrid cars from blind citizens. Because hybrid cars are so quiet when they run on electric power alone, blind pedestrians worry they won't be able to hear the car approaching.

The Maryland Senate voted to call for a study by the transportation dept. If the House passes it, a the officials would look into requiring a minimum noise level for cars.

Source: Senate backs study of risk of hybrid cars to blind pedestrians -- baltimoresun.com

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