Hong Kong Government to Mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alert System Installation on All Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Hong Kong Government to Mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alert System Installation on All Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Tesla Model S 85D on the street in Hong Kong on Dec. 12, 2022. Bill Cox/The Epoch Times
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The Hong Kong government has submitted a plan to the Legislative Council to mandate that all-electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid vehicles must have an acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS) installed. This follows similar legislation in America, Europe, Japan, China, and the UK.

The authorities believe that electric vehicles are quieter than traditional vehicles while moving, particularly at low speeds, and pedestrians may be unable to hear electric vehicles approaching, which may increase pedestrian accidents.