To ensure they can be heard by pedestrians and cyclists, electric vehicles and hybrids may be required to make more noise at low speeds. …
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NHTSA Proposes Minimum-Noise Rule for Electric and Hybrid Cars …

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To ensure they can be heard by pedestrians and cyclists, electric vehicles and hybrids may be required to make more noise at low speeds. …
See more here:
NHTSA Proposes Minimum-Noise Rule for Electric and Hybrid Cars …