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> I don’t like being stalked by one. They need a little bell or some sort of noise so I know they are coming. Even if it’s just an electric engine whine. Give m
by patrickk 4y ago
> I don’t like being stalked by one. They need a little bell or some sort of noise so I know they are coming. Even if it’s just an electric engine whine. Give me something more than just rubber tires over asphalt.
In the EU at least there’s already a regulation for this:
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/news/electric-and-hybrid-cars-new-rules-noise-emitting-protect-vulnerable-road-users-2019-07-03_en https://ec.europa.eu/growth/news/electric-and-hybrid-cars-ne...
EVs emit a sort of musical tone at lower speeds. Although in practice it’s still not noticed by pedestrians. It must be a tough balance to get right, noise pollution on the one hand, pedestrian safety on the other.