Recent issues with the Toyota Prius notwithstanding, there is much that is good about the new breed of “green” hybrid and electric cars. Namely, they do not spew poisons into the atmosphere that reputable, independent scientists now determine are largely responsible for global climate change as well as an explosion in respiratory ailments in many regions. They are also very quiet-running and do not contribute to noise pollution – and herein lies a problem.
The Danger of Silent Running
Yes, we are all (hopefully) taught from an early age to look both ways before crossing a street – but the reality is, we rely on our ears almost as much as our eyes – and in the case of the visually impaired, the ability to hear traffic is vital. In September of 2009, the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration (NHTSA) issued the results of a study, reporting that the risk of injury accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists are “significantly higher” when it comes to hybrid and electric vehicles, particularly when these vehicles are traveling at typical city speeds (20 – 35 MPH).
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