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It’s cool, it’s green and it’s the world’s top-selling hybrid. Yet the Toyota Prius (a.k.a. ‘Pious’ due to its users’ eco-friendly credentials) is viewed by some as a real danger to pedestrians – due to its lack of noise. At low speeds, the Prius is running electronically so no one can hear it approaching, especially around noisy airports! However, Toyota has come up with a solution. In future, new models will come complete with an under-bonnet device which gives off a humming sound similar to ‘the space-age cars in The Jetsons cartoon’ to alert walkers and cyclists. Lack of noise is only a problem at low speeds when the car relies on its battery. Once the revs kick in, the car switches automatically to petrol with the same sound effects as other vehicles. The ‘on-board approaching vehicle audible system’ is now available in Japan for just under £100 and Toyota plans to expand the market for this device at a future date, especially as the EU may institute new noise levels for the safety of pedestrians.Beloved by celebrities such as George Clooney, Leonardo di Caprio and Gwyneth Paltrow, is the world’s most popular hybrid vehicle with sales increasing by 117% for the first half of 2010 to 269,812.If you are looking for Manchester Airport Parking, Gatwick Airport Parking, or any other uk airport parking, why not try our services.
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