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Digg / Environment / upcominghttp://digg.com/environment/Are_Hybrid_Cars_Too_Quiet_to_Be_Safe_for_Pedestrians [Digg / Environment / upcoming] People love their hybrid automobiles because, above all, they sip rather than guzzle now pricey gasoline. But as the owner of a standard minivan, I also covet a less touted benefit of electric engines: they are delightfully quiet.

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beetqueenhttp://beetqueen.wordpress.com/2008/07/25/if-i-had-a-million-dollars/ [beetqueen] If I had a million dollars: light glaring at me AND a back window that isn’t held up by tape, but just something practical for hauling around myself, two kids and a few groceries (yes, I realize I only have one kid, but eventually I plan to have another) that is not a mini-van. Probably something hybrid because if I have tons of money gas prices won’t be an issue, but I’d like to help the environment.

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