Electric vehicles like BMW, Ford, and Toyota are creating signature sounds for both inside and outside quiet EVs.
Yuri Suzuki has developed a family of sounds for electric vehicles that hopes to replace the "monotonous and annoying" noises made by conventional cars.
Sci-fi film makers have for years had to solve a tricky problem: How should electric cars sound? Nissan’s facing a similar problem for its real e-car, and turned back to Sci-fi–its Leaf EV will sound like those in <em>Blade Runner</em>. <meta property=
Motor racing is set for an electric makeover that will see a new generation of green cars speeding at 220 kmh (138 mph) around urban racetracks — at least until their batteries run out. Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E Holdings, says the global championship, which has been authorized by motorsport’s governing body the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, will help finally make electric cars popular. “That is one of our main objectives: to change perceptions …
Dodge's upcoming Charger Daytona EV will not only generate enough noise to warn pedestrians of their presence, it will mimic the sound of a loud exhaust.
Motor racing is set for an electric makeover that will see a new generation of green cars speeding at 220 kmh (138 mph) around urban racetracks—at least until their batteries run out.
One of the big issues concerning electric vehicles is how pedestrians struggle to hear an oncoming, naturally-silent electric car in the streets. Following my recent first drive of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace in Portugal, I think Europe already has this figured out.
Tesla has produced a new guide to familiarize yourself with the sounds you can hear inside your electric car.
One of the big issues concerning electric vehicles is how pedestrians struggle to hear an oncoming, naturally-silent electric car in the streets. Following my recent first drive of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace in Portugal, I think Europe already has this figured out.
Rivian’s upcoming Amazon delivery van has been spotted in the wild in the LA area, seemingly being used in some sort of test capacity in the real world. It looks about as we expected it would, but one surprise stands out: a loud “pedestrian-warning” noisemaker which sounds about as unpleasant as our worst fears. Just […]
When cars run on electric power, they not only save fuel and cut emissions but also operate more quietly. Ordinarily, people might welcome quieter cars on the roads. However, as the use of hybrid and electric vehicles grows, a new concern is growing too: Pedestrians and cyclists find it hard to hear them coming, especially when the cars are moving slowly through a busy town or manoeuvring in a parking lot.
Sound generators will make electric and hybrid cars safer
Makers of hybrid and electric vehicles are working to let them emit sounds, so people can hear them approaching.
By 2020, all ne EVs must emit an external noise to alert pedestrians of their presence under 19 mph.
As regulations require electric cars to make noise, Uruguay’s Toyota division is experimenting with a sound they hope stimulates plant growth, so each time you drive without gas, you’re giving the environment an extra boost. The science might be tenuous, but it does sound nice. <meta property=
Neat, clean and silent ... the electric Mega City is the future of urban motoring, says Martin Love
Everyone agrees that electric cars are the future. But they have one big problem - they don't make nearly enough noise. Patrick Barkham reports
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Transportation is changing. With Tesla marketing the Model 3 as an affordable electric car, it may not be long before most vehicles are cleaner, greener, and (whisper it) quieter. Free from the noisy motors of gas guzzlers, the soundtrack of our cities may be irrevocably changed. This could be a perfect moment to re...
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The age of the silent hybrid may be coming to an end.Gas-electric hybrids, propelled by electric motors at low speeds, are well-known for their quiet ride and great mileage. But their silence isn't always golden.Some researchers and safety groups say that quiet operation ...
Machinery, traffic and other people make our existence loud as hell – but can we use technology to retune the urban world?
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How do we make sense of an all-electric Mustang that hardly makes a sound? A drive to the rainforests of Washington state offers an answer.
Electric cars are being touted as the best way to reduce emissions from transport. But a climate policy that relies on individuals paying for new technology runs the risk of aggravating inequities.
From churches to bird parks, when metropolitan noise becomes too much where does one find some peace and quiet?
I drove the Mitsubishi i-MiEV in to the office but did not plug it in after being unceremoniously unplugged and threatened on Monday. Looks like we go
As the road to the White House winds along, the three remaining GOP candidates are showing off another test of their strength at a Town Hall in Wisconsin on March 28! HollywoodLife.com has you covered with a live stream of the whole event -- click through to watch!
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Even in America’s most pristine wildernesses, unwanted sound is changing landscapes
(THE CONVERSATION) As transportation networks expand and urban areas grow, noise from sources such as vehicle engines is spreading into remote places. Protected areas in the United States, such as national parks and wildlife refuges, provide places for respite and recreation, and are essential for natural resource conservation. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, noise pollution is noise that interferes with normal activities, such as sleeping and conversation, and disrupts or di
Protected areas in the United States, representing 14 percent of the land mass, provide places for respite, recreation, and natural resource conservation. However, noise pollution poses novel threats to these protected areas, according to a first-of-its-kind study from scientists at Colorado State University and the U.S. National Park Service.
You all remember Comet ISON, right? The little comet that couldn’t? In late November, ISON disappointed skywatchers all over the world by not surviving its trip around the Sun. There was no “comet of the century” to be seen in December, as ISON was little more than a diffuse collection of dust. Since, ISON has […]
As the number of white residents in a neighborhood declines, noise levels go up. And segregated cities are louder than others, report researchers.
Noise pollution is a growing problem, sickening humans and interrupting animals' wellbeing. Here's how engineers are going to dampen its effect.
Anthropogenic, or human-caused, noise pervades many US protected areas and habitats of endangered species, but is rarely managed as a threat in these highly valued areas.
Noise pollution is inescapable in segregated cities, where noise pollution is worse for everyone, not just racial and ethnic minorities, according to the first breakdown of noise exposure along racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines in the United States.
As the number of white residents in a neighborhood declines, noise rises. But noise pollution is inescapable in segregated cities, where noise pollution is worse for everyone, according to the first breakdown of noise exposure along racial, ethnic and socioeconomic lines in the United States.
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Noise pollution is the disturbing noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines and transportation systems, motor vehicles engines and trains.
Map reveals extent of human encroachment, threats to people and wildlife
Millions of hours of recordings made in national parks and other protected areas reveal what 'nature' in the US often sounds like: roarin...
New research shows that noise pollution in US cities is concentrated in poor and minority communities. Beyond regulating airplane noise, the US has done relatively little to curb noise pollution.
Millions of hours of recordings made in national parks and other protected areas reveal what 'nature' in the US often sounds like: roaring airplane engines, accelerating cars, and clattering factories.
The ‘ignored pollutant’ can cause depression, stress, diabetes and heart attacks. What are cities doing to curb excess noise?
These 10 habits can protect your hearing.
Andrew Sullivan, one of The Daily Beast's biggest names, is leaving. Sullivan explained today that he and his blogging team are leaving the company and setting up their own (Dish [...]
In the loudest parts of the U.S., reducing hazardous noise levels - a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease - could save more than $3 billion annually, according to a new economic assessment.
Toronto police have begun tackling noise pollution from those cars and motorcycles whose deafening roars are not only annoying, but, according to science, potentially harmful.
These 10 habits can protect your hearing.
Seeking to get away from it all? An escape to nature may not be the answer.
· Stress of exposure adds to risks, says WHO report · Light traffic is enough for chronic levels at night
Estimated 113 million people across continent affected by road noise at unhealthy levels
In the loudest parts of the U.S., reducing hazardous noise levels - a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease - could save more than $3 billion annually, according to a new economic assessment.
Exposure to traffic noise may increase the risk of stroke.
Listen to Today, Explained to learn how noise impacts your everyday life.
These 10 habits can protect your hearing.
Noise pollution, generally an unintended byproduct of urbanisation, transport and industry, is a key characteristic of human development and population gro
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The South Korean unit of GeneralMotors Co plans to slash its headcount by launching a"voluntary retirement" scheme open to its 7,000 office workers,a company source told Reuters On Tuesday.
Mitsubishi used its home market auto show for the unveiling of the e-Evolution concept, which puts the Evo name on a high-performance, all-electric SUV.
Porsche chose Niagara Falls, a Chinese wind farm and a solar site in Germany to unveil its first all-electric sports car, underscoring the new Taycan’s central role in turning parent Volkswagen AG into the world’s leading seller of battery-powered vehicles. After a bumpy start for sister brand Audi’s e-Tron, the Taycan, expected to be priced at around $90,000, […]
At CES earlier this year, GM CEO Mary Barra announced, to much fanfare, that the Bolt EV would have a range of over 200 miles, cost less than $30,000 (after tax credits) and ship by the end of the year. So far, two of those three proclamations have come true. Fortunately for would-be owners, though, the automaker insists it'll deliver on that last one too, promising that the car will begin shipping by the end of the month. Getting the Bolt out on the street isn't just important for Che
Tesla completed almost one million deliveries in 2021. All the fancy electric vehicle...
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EVgo, the wholly owned subsidiary of LS Power that owns and operates public fast chargers for electric vehicles, has reached a deal to become a publicly traded company through a merger with special-purpose acquisition company Climate Change Crisis Real Impact I Acquisition Corporation. The combined company, which will be listed under the new ticker symbol […]
Electric-car startup Coda announced it has raised $76 million of a planned $125 million in what should be the company’s final round of financing before it tries for an IPO. Coda wants its public offering to become a reality this year, a Coda spokesman told VentureBeat last fall. That may all hinge on the success of its […]
Another late-night tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk could change things, but here's what we know about the Tesla pickup truck and the 2021 Model Y crossover.
Ford is unveiling two gas-electric C-Max vans at the 2011 Detroit auto show, one normal hybrid and one plug-in, dubbed Energi. Read about and see photos of the pair of C-Max hybrids at Car and Driver.
Earlier this year – not long after the Dieselgate scandal – the Volkswagen Group announced a new direction for its lineup of vehicles with a plan to introduce 20 new electric vehicles t…
Would you let a random electric car driver plug into a spare outlet at your home? That's the idea behind a mobile app called PlugShare that's launching Monday
General Motors said it will make 60,000 Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera in 2012, up from its previously announced 45,000 production outlook.
When that motor technology is combined with autonomous vehicle advances, the car not only no longer needs the hood but also what the industry calls crash zones.
The trailer comes in three models ranging from $229,995 to $369,995, but the only difference is its power system.
The success of Tesla and Apple’s likely introduction of an electric car spell trouble for the future of dealerships and traditional automakers.
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hybrid cars have become very popular over the last few years, developing a cult following that rivals many computer game communities. the most popular hybrids are the toyota prius and the honda civic, …
James McBride has teamed with global content company Sister to develop his latest novel, Deacon King Kong, as a TV series. The news comes a day after the novel, published in March, was made an official selection to Oprah's Book Club.
It’ll go 250 miles on a charge and cost less than $55,000 (or $48,000 after federal rebate)
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola to convert 40% of their fleet of cars to electric by April 2026, according to a source and records of government meetings to discuss new rules for clean mobility.
The New Charging Infrastructure Will Serve as a Model for Future Installations and Utility Integrations
Tesla's small sport sedan isn't perfect, but it's undeniably a milestone.
Experts are speculating about “peak car,” at which point global demand for vehicles permanently declines. But 2020 is expected to see a big rise in EV sales.
Since 2009, T3 Motion has been waving computer-created images of three-wheeled electric vehicles in our face and taunting us with the idea of a dashboard built around an iPad. Now, it seems the company is finally ready to deliver a real product, and you can pre-order yours now for a $500 deposit. Besides existing in the really real world, the big difference between the R3 and previous concepts is that the in-dash iPad has been replaced with a Galaxy Tab. When it finally hits the market, T3 Motio
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Dan Adams of Earthineer will present a workshop on building an electric car at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa.
Tax credits for electric vehicles kick in on January 1. But the source requirements won't go into effect until March, giving buyers a better chance to qualify.
Formula E race cars aren't just for racing anymore. They're also good for crazy, no-look backflip stunts.
Europes market for small electric cars be dominated by China unless swift action is taken by the European Union (EU) to allow manufacturers to profitably provide cheap vehicles for the mass market, according to a report from consultancy JATO Dynamics.
There will be harsh punishments for fans failing to attend Olympiakos match, according to reports
Buying into the future is easy. It might even be worth it.
Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S sales are surging, leading to the highest ever monthly sales of electric cars for March 2013.
Elon can’t sell his cars – so he is suing to make people buy them...
Stranded on the road? There's an app for that. Google will tell future Ford cars how to drive. Will you buy your next car at Best Buy? And we drive the Hyundai Equus, well actually, we get driven in it.
Wolfsburg's electric prototype will try to break the current record in June
The electric vehicle company Polestar and the electric motorcycle company CAKE share more than just a homeland. Now the two Swedish companies are joining forces with a brand partnership as well. According to CAKE, the electric motorcycle company has entered into an expanded brand partnership with Polestar. As part of the agreement, CAKE’s electric motorcycles […]
SILVERSTONE, England - Swedish start-up Uniti said it will open a factory in the U.K. to make its battery-powered city cars. Uniti told a press conference it plans to establish a factory at Silverstone, the racing car circuit, about 50 miles northwest of London.
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to remove subsidies given to GM, including its “electric car subsidies” because they announced that they are shutting down factories in the US. Earlier this week, GM announced that they are closing 3 assembly factories and 2 propulsion plants in North America. It is going to result in over …
Electric vehicles continue to dominate new-car sales in Norway.
Tucson Electric Power, a unit of UniSource Energy Corp, agreed to buy power from two solar energy systems to be built in Arizona that would generate enough electricity for more than 6,000 homes, the company said in a release late Wednesday.
<strong>If we want to discuss</strong> the history of the electric car, it’s necessary to travel back to the early 20th century, where the first examples were a
Memphis Depay was critical of his own performance in the Netherlands' 6-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Turkey in Amsterdam on Tuesday.
The end of Plug-In 2012 draws on some obvious conclusions, we need to have more people try electric cars, period.
Development of new material for supercapacitors has potential to raise range to that of petrol cars
Nascent Toy E-Tailer Hits the Market With a $43 Mil. Campaign LOS ANGELES--Looking to keep pace with rivals such as Toysrus.com and eToys, KBkids.com has broken its first ad campaign, [...]
The dream of solar powered electric cars may finally be here, says Planet Subaru in Hanover MA, whose news release dated April 1, 2012, describes a prototype electric Subaru Tribeca with solar panels on the roof for completely emissions free driving.
As big global carmakers get on with electrifying their model ranges, we ask experts about how things could shape up in Australia
It's even smaller than Daimler's Smart and runs entirely on electric power. Renault's new Twizy shows the limits of E-mobility technology and may be the perfect city vehicle. But at almost 8,000 euros without doors or battery, the price tag isn't nearly as small as the car itself.
Sure, Formula E teams want to win and make money. The big automobile manufacturers who fund the open-wheel electric cars that whir around tracks all over the world also have a bigger goal in mind: research and development.
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