Some blind Canadians say Transport Canada's proposed requirement that electric vehicles emit pedestrian warning noise is a good start — but they think the sound should be standardized.
Unlike the U.S. and Europe, Canada doesn't currently require electric vehicles and their quieter motors to generate sound when travelling at low speeds.that all hybrid and electric cars have sound emitters when travelling at low speeds. This regulation is scheduled to take effect in 2023, but allows manufacturers to pick their own sounds.
With combustion engines "you can hear the car go; whether it's stopped moving, slowly accelerating," said Greco. Greco said these regulations could also benefit cyclists and people who may be distracted while walking.Many of the EVs currently on Canadian roads do generate some sort of sound at low speeds or when backing up — but many older models don't have these features.
Mark Cayer says that he worries pedestrians won't hear his electric vehicle because it runs so quietly."I'm always watching for pedestrians and watching for people coming up on a bicycle from behind. I'm cognizant of the fact that they really can't hear me."
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