[Quietcars] confused: Quiet cars Digest, Vol 23, Issue 3

[Phil Templet]

I write this e--mail in hopes someone can explain to me. I admit that quiet
cars have the potential to place pedestrians at risk. However, I don't
believe quiet cars place pedestrians at more risk than  diesel engine
operated vehicles, construction noises, and many everyday environmental
factors. If the philosophy of the NFB is that blind people should live in
the world as it is then why are we trying to change the world when it comes
to quiet Cars?

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Today's Topics:

   1. plea to designers:  be REAL (Ken Stewart)


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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:48:50 -0800 (PST)
From: Ken Stewart <cclvi at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Quietcars] plea to designers:  be REAL
To: quietcars at nfbnet.org
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I opine that the most important four characteristics
of any device or feature added to a quiet vehicle to
create sound when it is operating at slow speeds, can
be identified by the letters, R, E, A, and L.  As
described below;

R Retrofittable- it can be added to all those millions
of vehicles already out on the road.

E Easily applied, that is, the vehicle owner can
install it himself without sophisticated tools or
knowledge

A Automatic, that is, no conscious decision by the
driver is needed for the device or feature to be
working

L  Low-tech, that is, it does not require computerized
programming, elaborate electronics or  periodic
professional maintenance

Therefore, I continue to believe that designers should
be looking at hub caps.  Design of tire treads also
holds promise I think, and even modified bumpers.

Alas, if those four criteria are met, the result will
be a fifth characteristic- It will be economical and
therefore quite appealing to the auto industry.  The
acronym then becomes REAL-E, pronounced "really"!



      



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