Japan may add noise to quiet hybrid cars for safety
Friday, July 3, 2009 - 02:49
in Physics & Chemistry
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.
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