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Old 03-24-2013, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
Anyone who was stood next to the front fender of a typical Japanese four cylinder engine would realize that their noise level at 20 feet is non-existent. The noise of such a vehicle approaching is strictly tire noise.

This gasoline powered four cylinder vehicle is effectively identical to the electric powered vehicle at 20 feet.

Another example of the morons in society directing policy for the masses.
It's a tough call. One day I had just pulled into a parking spot in the lot at a large hardware store. I was looking for something in the back seat and at one point I knelt down to look on the floor. All of a sudden, the Prius next to me started silently pulling away. I freaked out, not knowing for sure where my foot was in relation to his tires. I emerged unharmed but it was not a pleasant experience.
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