Unlike traditional cars, EVs are very quiet at low speeds—and that can be dangerous; silent cars can sneak up on pedestrians and cyclists. To address this, regulations require EVs to emit artificial sounds at low speeds.
However, sound in EVs is not just about meeting safety regulations, not just to minimize unwanted noise from the road, wind, and mechanical friction, but also about improving the overall driving experience and creating a strong emotional connection with the vehicle for occupants.
Sound design in EVs can create a unique driving atmosphere, and a sense of connection between the driver and the vehicle. It can reinforce brand identity. This week’s in-depth piece looks at the technologies creating the new sounds of silence.
The holidays aren’t quite here yet, but watch; spring will be here before we know it. Start thinking about our early spring DVN Interior workshop. It’s to be in Köln on 8-9 April, with the theme Progress in Interior UX & Sustainability. The call for lectures is open now, and expo booths may now be reserved. Visit our website , or email Emilie.
We’re looking forward to discussing sound and acoustics at the workshop; it, too, involves challenges in sustainability, carbon footprint, power consumption, and all the others that make the vehicle interior such an interesting world to work in.
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