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AFP: Japan may add noise to quiet hybrid cars for safety
17 hours ago TOKYO (AFP) 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. The petrol-electric vehicles, which in recent months have become the ...
AFP: Toyota to stop hosting Japanese Grand Prix
google.com — 21 hours ago TOKYO (AFP) The global economic crisis dealt a fresh blow to Formula One racing on Tuesday as Toyota Motor pulled out of hosting the Japanese Grand Prix at its Fuji Speedway circuit from next year. The race track, in the foothills of ... (more) AFP: Toyota to stop hosting Japanese Grand Prix
Toyota stung by possible Prius headlight defect?
Toyota stung by possible Prius headlight defect?
autoblog.com — 2007 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery We'd wager that the last thing Toyota wants in the midst of the super-important launch of its new third-generation Prius is a negative stigma attached to the previous model. ... (more) Toyota stung by possible Prius headlight defect?
Toyota stung by possible Prius HID headlight defect
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autobloggreen.com — 2009 Toyota Prius - Click above for high-res image gallery We'd wager that the last thing Toyota wants in the midst of the super-important launch of its new third-generation Prius is a negative stigma attached to the previous model. ... (more) Toyota stung by possible Prius HID headlight defect
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REPORT: Japan could require hybrids to emit sound
Autoblog Green — ... [Source: AFP via Google] Filed under: Hybrid, Legislation and Policy, Green Daily, Japan REPORT: Japan could require hybrids to emit sound originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

Japón estudia "añadir ruido" a los vehículos eléctricos
Autoblog Español — Filed under: Etc., Híbridos, verdes y alternativos, Tecnología Motores eléctricos y transeúntes despistados: una combinación potencialmente peligrosa que ya ha aparecido en más de un periódico con titulares como "Prius arrolla a peatón que no lo oyó venir". Y puede sonar (ejem) a broma, pero conforme vayan extendiéndose los vehículos sin motor de explosión y los híbridos con doble modo de funcionamiento, esta clase de noticias van a ser más y más ...

REPORT: Japan could require hybrids to emit sound
Autoblog — ... Photos Copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc. [Source: AFP via Google] REPORT: Japan could require hybrids to emit sound originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments ...

REPORT: Japan could require hybrids to emit sound
Planet-9 — ... the supposed problem. Naturally, there is some opposition to artificial noise generators on hybrids. "On the other hand, we should pay attention to residents (along roads) as hybrids are excellent in reducing noise," added the Transport Ministry official. Gallery: 2010 Lexus HS250h Photos Copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc. [Source: AFP via Google]REPORT: Japan could require hybrids to emit sound ...

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