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The thing is that sound is associated with speed because a bigger/stronger engine is usually louder. Electrics will break that association. Or it will create a
by audunw 9y ago
The thing is that sound is associated with speed because a bigger/stronger engine is usually louder.
Electrics will break that association. Or it will create a new expectation about what a fast car sounds like. Because from now on, they will always be faster than ICE vehicles.
I think there will be a niche of people buying ICE cars for their loud sound, just as there are people who buy the loudest possible motorcycles even though they're not very fast. But I think this will be a niche, and they will probably be considered obnoxious people.
I think we'll also see more sound engineering in EVs. They'll perhaps get a more satisfying sound, but will still be quiet.
- rkangel 9y agoThe sound is satisfying for reasons that are entirely separate with its association.
- dEnigma 9y agoDo you have any sources for that? Personally, I don't find sports car sounds satisfying at all, so I guess those reasons don't apply to everybody.
- Robotbeat 9y agoI find the subtle whine of an electric motor accelerating me into my seat pretty dang satisfying, to be honest.