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Originally Posted by john.wigley
But is it not more than a little ironic, 'steadvex', that they also need to be equipped with sound generators to make them sound like the conventional-engined vehicles that they replace, in an attempt to avoid unobservant pedestrians becoming involuntary bonnet mascots? 
Regards, John. |
mine certainly doesn't have fake engine noises, nor does the electric car we have... at 30mph I doubt you would hear the difference standing next to the road between a petrol/quiet diesel/electric car, tyre noise is louder.
The zoe has quite a distinct whine to the motor, as does the leaf, I can certainly pick the tone of electric motors in vehicles when passing. I've noticed more and more BMW plug in's glide past as I cross the road by the place I work
Tyre noise is generally loud enough to hear the car, sadly I seem to have the same pedestrian and cyclist hit rate even with driving in electric!
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