12.10.2009

Sneaky Hybrids





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It has happened to me more times than I can count. Crossing a street while running. Walking in a parking garage. Carrying a load of groceries to the car. Each time there was a sneaky hybrid lurking behind me, completely silent. It is one of the only dangers of going green. Accidents between pedestrians or bikers and hybrids in electric mode are 2 times higher than regular cars.

The interesting part of the scenario is how to solve the problem. Should the hybrids blast a "car sound" when in electric mode? Will there be a "babbling brook" or "ocean waves" sound machine type option? Can you download the "Ice Cream Truck" collection of cartones? It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

Check out this article from the NY Times.