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That will help with roadway noise, but won't make as significant an impact as many people (not saying you specifically) might assume. The majority of noise come

• detritus 8y ago
  Aye, I know - but I have noticed a massive difference in drive by noise whenever a Tesla S drives past, versus much smaller cars like Renaults and such. It's enough to make a difference individually, I'm curious to hear what it's like cumulatively. I suppose the big one I'm waiting for is electric motorbikes - I've whinged them on HN beforehand, but those buggers can be heard from blocks away, waking or annoying thousands - tens of thousands! - of people in built-up urban areas. (ed. spelling)
  • srb- 8y ago
    Me too, I'm really hoping that electrics get rid of a lot of annoying and completely unnecessary vehicle noise. I know they won't kill the tire/wind sounds, but if they break the mental association of loud == fast == cool for men, it could be a game changer. No more ridiculously loud acceleration from 'modded' cars and bikes... Also heavy trucks / buses under acceleration can be loud too, hopefully those'll go away as well.
• himlion 8y ago
  On the other hand, the noise peaks from (older) accelerating engines is one of the most annoying sounds. I can live with the background hum of tire/road friction.
• NegativeLatency 8y ago
  The background noise bothers me less than cars and motorcycles with intentionally loud mufflers. Some of which are already technically illegal, its just a law that's not enforced well.