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NHTSA wants automakers to pump up the volume on hybrids

GasBuddy Blog -- They're so quiet they're dangerous. That's one of the problems the automotive industry will have to overcome for its all-electric vehicles and hybrids that often run on electric power only.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Monday that it is proposing minimum sound standards for hybrid and electric vehicles as a way to make pedestrians more aware of them as they approach.

Because those vehicles don't rely on traditional gas or diesel-powered engines at low speeds, they tend to be much quieter, making them hard to hear given the ambient street noise, says the Detroit Free Press. That's why The proposed standard -- mandated in the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act -- would require that the...

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garywa01
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good idea
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the idea is good. The implementation isn't. 343
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Let Hollywood sound effects specialists come up with a solution. They always make future vehicles sounds cool! I favor mandating running lights that are on whenever the vehicle is operating too.
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It will help with City noise reduction.
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Not too much
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They should let Darwinism run its course.
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Dumb idea
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Perhaps we place flashing signs on them saying warning?
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they are quiet
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Hybrids are good if the price can come down
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sigh
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haha mrjames!
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Yesterday's news.
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At what cost?
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It is a safety issue - especially for a blind person
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People just need to WAKE UP!!
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People walking should pay more attention instead of texting and talking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So now we must have cars which make a noise.
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Just a little noise
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More noise for us all
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I admit hybrids are exceptionally quiet when crawling along at 5 mph or so and can surprise pedestrians if closeby...just saying...
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This is more government STUPIDITY.
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is noise pollution good or bad
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Pedestrians have no responsibility for their own actions and safety?
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Nothing like looking where you ar going.
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And the E-scooters...?
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What happen to the old saying: Stop, Look & Listen. (That was before ipads)
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You'd think hybrid driver would be a bit more cautious! They're not!
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more hybrids, less gas, less money for road repair
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Ditch the ipod!
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And then what about the ones walking around with ear plugs in their ears?
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Old news
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sure.
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Yeah, speakers in the bumpers playing the Beach Boys continuously!
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well.....
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Always be aware of your surroundings is what I say. Look at trains and how much noise they make, then some idiot walks down the tracks with a headset on and gets hit. Now what kind of thinking is this?
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We don't need more noise.
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People have eyes, use them. Always look both ways, we are not deer.
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Can't wait to hear what the proposed solution is
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I will not buy an battery hybrid or electric car. Although electric hybrids are well proven, electric hybrid technology is limited in several ways:

1. Cost.
The cost of second generation batteries that can charge faster, go farther, and last longer are currently prohibitively expensive. Chevrolet has rumored that the Volt battery pack currently costs more than $16,000. Tesla has indicated its battery pack is over $40,000. Both battery systems are rated at 500 cycles—or about 18 months of daily charging before replacement is necessary. Equivalent hydraulic pump/motor and tanks cost $2,500.
2. Charge time.
Charge time not only impacts overall efficiency and utilization, but also how efficient the brake regeneration system is. Toyota currently estimates their brake regeneration system at 30 percent efficiency, while hydraulic brake energy regeneration efficiency is over 80 percent, since hydraulics are not limited by battery charge limits during the regeneration cycle.
3. Battery Weight.
Weight has a dramatic impact on overall transportation efficiency, and even lithium ion battery technologies add significant weight. Toyota’s current battery pack adds 150 pounds to the Prius, the Chevy Volt battery pack is expected to weigh 350 pounds, and Tesla’s battery pack exceeds 1000 pounds. Equivalent storage in carbon fiber tanks weigh 75 pounds.
4. Maintenance talent availability.
Electric hybrid vehicles are highly complex and the DC power can be dangerous if not handled by specifically trained mechanics. There are not a large number of specifically trained mechanics in the US today, and the training requirements are significant. Most fleet mechanics already have training and a strong comfort level with hydraulic technology.

With the current electric hybrid limitations in mind, and recognizing that there are currently no competitors serving the light- and medium-duty hydraulic hybrid space in the automotive or retrofit markets, HHS has designed a Hydraulic Hybrid System for the automotive and fleet vehicle retrofit markets.
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The playing card trick would work for both bicycles and electric cars. It also sounds like they're giving the raspberry.
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This is just plain dumb.

What about making cyclists make noise also?
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keep your eyes on what is going on in the world ....looking in your phone will kill you..day dreaming will kill you..sleep walking will kill you...drinking and drive will kill you...wake up world
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