You would never think that a car being too quiet would be a concern, yet that is the case with hybrids.  Vehicles like the Toyota Prius are environmentally friendly, but not pedestrian friendly.  At a low speed, these cars are only as loud as a golf cart.

There is a silent zone in hybrids that is deadly.  Pedestrians literally cannot hear the vehicles, which affects everyone, including the blind, pets, joggers, children, bikers, and anyone who isn’t paying attention.

This issue has become a major concern because hybrids are becoming more and more popular.  According to J.D. Power and Associates, there were around 350,000 of these vehicles sold last year in the U.S.

Hybrids have great fuel-efficiency because they are powered by electricity and fuel.  California has been the state where these vehicles have gained the most popularity.  In fact, this is where half of America’s hybrids are sold.

Drivers are becoming more and more excited about hybrids because of their fuel-efficiency.  Motorists don’t want to pay for high fuel prices on top of other expenses, such as maintenance costs, an auto warranty, and car loans.  Right now, hybrids are dangerously quiet, but that could change in the future.  There is legislation being pushed to require noise-making devices be installed in hybrids.