Plan would make hybrids noisy to protect blind

JTD · #1 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Maurice Johnson

JTD,

What kind of trouble? For dealing with this problem, or for not dealing with this problem?

Maurice,

God Bless, as we all have our crosses to bear.

I would much rather our illustrious government spend the money from this orwellian program, to find a cure for blindness...just seems "they" create fictious problems, so they can solve them.

But then again what do I know...I'm just a guy who likes cars.

Stay strong.

wtm442 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 07:13 AM

Reader voting on that web page was 77% NO.

Why do we need to add noise when there is no problem? There have not been any accidents of hybrid cars with blind people. What if the blind people are also hearing impared?

terry lee · #3 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 07:27 AM

Thought I just might chime in here having just bought a new Lexus 400H.

When you start the car, it's like turning on a light switch. There is no engine noise - you are using the battery at this point. I have noticed people walking behind the car with Absolutely No Clue that I wanted to back up. No Blind People Here. Imagine little kids playing in the driveway, and Mom needs to make a quick run to the store for some milk - this could result in a death or major injury if the kids don't hear Mom backing up, and she doesn't see them.

Every other car I have makes some noise, and the Cobra certainly isn't a problem. I do however see the No Noise Hybrid as being a potential problem.

JUST WAIT FOR RALPH NADDER TO JUMP ON THIS ONE !

AND I WAS JUST TRYING TO HELP AL GORE WITH THE GREEN PROGRAM!

TL