Consumers are thrilled to drive hybrids because they allow for a great savings.  Drivers can save money on gas, which allows them to spend their money on important things such as maintenance and new car warranties.  However, there are growing concerns about hybrids being too quiet.  Cars such as the Prius are hazardous to pedestrians, especially people who are blind.  When the cars are operating at a low speed they only sound as loud as a golf cart.

With hybrids, there is a silent zone that is deadly.  People literally can’t hear the cars.  This doesn’t just affect blind people, but also joggers, pets, children, bikers, or people who aren’t looking.

This issue has come to light because hybrids are becoming more common.  There were approximately 350,000-sold last year in the United States according to J.D. Power and Associates.

Hybrids are powered by electricity and fuel, and have great fuel-efficiency.  Their popularity is greatest in California, where half of the hybrids sold in America are purchased.

Motorists are thrilled with hybrids because they allow for a great savings.  Drivers don’t want to pay gas prices on top of other costs, such as an auto warranty, maintenance costs, and auto loans.  Hybrids could become a little noisier in the future.  Legislation is being pushed that would require noise emitting devices to be installed in hybrids.