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Quiet hybrids may pose pedestrian risks say safety groups
The NTSA study shows hybrids' quiet operation at low speeds raises dangers for pedestrians and the blind, prompting calls for artificial noises. Automakers including Nissan, GM, Toyota, and Ford plan or study sounds to warn bystanders as hybrids gain market share.
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Washington
John Pare
National Federation of the Blind
Auto Safety Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Congress
Nissan Motor Corp
Hollywood
Andy Christensen
Nissan
North American
Detroit
General Motors Co
Doug Moore
Volt
Toyota Motor Corp
Ford Motor Co
Nancy Gioia
Ford
Global Electrification