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Reality Check.(hybrid cars pose more hazards for blind pedestrians, according to a report)(Brief article)
Hybrid cars may be more dangerous than previously assumed. The U.S. National Federation of the Blind is requesting that automakers redesign hybrids to make more noise--because they're too quiet for blind pedestrians to hear. The NFB ...
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