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All US electric cars will need to emit a sound at up to 19 mph to protect pedestrians starting in 2019 (electrek.co)
submitted by drury
angelcake 2 points 6y ago
I'm thinking that by that point there will be enough self driving capabilities in the majority of electric cars to sense when a pedestrian is in their path and make a noise/adjust course and speed.
Believe me I do get just how quiet these vehicles are, the little electric scooters still freak me out when they go by.
Believe me I do get just how quiet these vehicles are, the little electric scooters still freak me out when they go by.
drury [OP] 3 points 6y ago
Due to the size of cars and the non-size of the streets, it's going to end up in a situation where an accident is inevitable. It's not a bad point, but still. A car that is easy to see coming even for those who can't see is better than a silent car that can swerve around someone who didn't see it coming.
awesomesaucesaywhat 3 points 6y ago
Having silent cars swerve around me sounds terrifying.
drury [OP] 1 points 6y ago
Yeah, it's terrifying enough when a bike momentarily invades your comfort zone by swooshing right past, I can't imagine 2 ton vehicles doing the same.
awesomesaucesaywhat 2 points 6y ago
It's the skateboarders on my campus that get to me daily. One hit my cane and broke it a month or so ago and now I'm scared whenever they come flying by.
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