[NFBC-Info] Executive Order phasing out gas-powered vehicles

[tim at timeldermusic.com]

Personally, I've been pretty impressed by the interesting and creative ways
that the auto manufactures have started to meet the standard.  Many cars
have an almost symphonic or ambient futuristic sound signature design that
are unique to that manufacturer.  It is fun to observe the artistic aspects
of auto design being expressed in unique sound effects per brand much like a
hood ornament or visual esthetic of certain cars.  Did we ever imagine that
minimum sound requirements would give us the ability to audibly detect the
make/model of the vehicle?  Subtle sonic signatures for car make/models is a
nice benefit that I hadn't expected to come out of this safety issue.

I'd love to see an article exploring my theory with some sound clips to
illustrate the point.


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Dear Cricket,

Actually there are some parts of the story you haven't yet learned.  Yes,
you have encountered silent electric vehicles.  That's because although the
minimum sound  legislation was passed in 2010, auto manufacturers had until
2019 to ensure that all their new cars capable of driving under quiet mode
complied with the law.  

Today, in 2022 I'm beginning to notice more and more cars  on the street
which have that audible warning.  That's because as the US fleet ages more
and more new cars are coming on the road. And those cars we can hear.

I am actually in favor of the 2035 ban on the sale of gasoline  cars in
California.  Devotees will still, of course, be able to drive to Nevada or
Oregon and buy the gas cars and use them in California.  But the consequence
of the California rule will mean that eventually the vast majority of cars
in California will be electric.  And audible, because all the cars from 2019
forward will have that auditory warning.

My very best,

Bryan

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Friends,

I found this executive order recently, saying that by 2035, gas-powered
vehicles will no longer be manufactured in California.
Here's the press release, although honestly you don't really have to read
it.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/09/23/governor-newsom-announces-california-will-
phase-out-gasoline-powered-cars-drastically-reduce-demand-for-fossil-fuel-in
-californias-fight-against-climate-change/

The goal of this is to expand the job market and reduce our collective
carbon footprint. However, I am concerned. In 2016, a law was passed that
required manufacturers to make their vehicles noisier. I've encountered
plenty of near-silent electric vehicles since then. Though this bill is
designed to have overall positive implications, how will the blind be
affected?

I have an opportunity to write an article on pretty much whatever I'd like.
If this executive order poses an unintended danger to California's blind
people, then I should write about that. It seems like no one else has
sufficiently considered it. What do you all think? Would a piece on this be
beneficial to our movement?

If I end up writing this article, I'll soon be looking for people to
interview. Definitely send me an email if interested.

Cheers,
Cricket

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Cricket X. Bidleman, B.A (she/her/hers)
M.A Candidate | Stanford Journalism Class of 2022 Accessibility Consultant |
Stanford University Computer Science Editorial Board | The Stanford Daily

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