Why EVs Are A Danger To Pedestrians
May 17, 2012
Electric cars hardly make a sound when they whiiiirrrr, rather than roar or rumble, down the road. That is great for minimizing noise pollution, but not so good for pedestrians, especially those who have physical disabilities.
President Obama signed a law that requires car companies, by 2017, to come up with sounds for EVs to ensure pedestrian safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a study, and while the agency found little difference in collisions over 35 mph — when wind and tire noise negate the difference in engine noise — at lower speeds, hybrids and electric vehicles are 37 percent more likely to hit walkers and 66 percent more likely to collide with cyclists than traditional gas-powered cars.
President Obama signed a law that requires car companies, by 2017, to come up with sounds for EVs to ensure pedestrian safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a study, and while the agency found little difference in collisions over 35 mph — when wind and tire noise negate the difference in engine noise — at lower speeds, hybrids and electric vehicles are 37 percent more likely to hit walkers and 66 percent more likely to collide with cyclists than traditional gas-powered cars.
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