Japan may add noise to quiet hybrid cars for safety (AFP via Yahoo! News)
(07/03/2009 08:59 PM)
Japan's near-silent hybrid cars have been called dangerous by the vision-impaired and some users, prompting a government review on whether to add a noise-making device, according to an official. More>>
Hybrid cars to make noise to help blind pedestrians (BBC News)
(07/03/2009 08:59 PM)
Japan considers adding noise-making devices to quiet hybrid cars to improve safety for blind pedestrians. More>>
Japan may add noise to quiet hybrid cars for safety (The Age)
(07/03/2009 08:59 PM)
Japan's near-silent hybrid cars have been called dangerous by the vision-impaired and some users, prompting a government review on whether to add a noise-making device, an official said. More>>
In Recession, Aging Cars Pollute Region's Air, Study Finds (Washington Post)
(07/03/2009 08:59 PM)
The recession is contributing to higher levels of air pollution in the Washington area as new car sales plummet and older, dirtier vehicles remain on the road longer, according to a recent study by regional planners. More>>
Diesel Cars Attempt Comeback With Clean Diesel (NPR)
(07/03/2009 08:59 PM)
Hybrid cars have been getting a lot of publicity lately. Now some manufacturers are offering another option: "clean diesel" cars. Some can get 40 or even 50 miles to the gallon; they aren't the noisy, smoke belching and sluggish diesels of years ago. More>>