Downloadable sounds for electric cars.
Electric cars must make noise under new EU rules:
Electric cars must make noise under new EU rules:
Have you seen The Dilemma? About two guys (tech founder and business founder) working on a system for giving traditional muscle car sound to electric cars. (And some romantic comedy type stuff too.) When I saw it I thought - that idea would really fly. Whilst silent cars may be great for the majority (especially those living near busy roads), there is still a sizeable group that will pay extra for a great engine/exhaust note combo. See also recent criticism about the sound of the new hybrid Formula 1 engines, including from world champ Sebastian Vettel "sound like sh*t". There's a definite market there, but obviously depends on the electric car market itself.
From the article:
> MEPs agreed that in future the vehicles must be fitted with devices to make them "sound similar" to cars with combustion engines.
So you'll have a limited choice to choose from.
But personally I'm hoping they can make them a bit less rough and more of that smooth "Hummmm" you associate with luxury cars.