Engineers at Jaguar Land Rover had a problem. Like all electric vehicles, the new I-PACE was almost silent at lower speeds, and that made it potentially dangerous. In fact, research suggests that ...

Mercedes-Benz wants drivers to be able to choose the sounds that future electric cars make. In place of engine noises, future electric cars from Mercedes' EQ sub-brand could get "selectable ...

Kymco may have the answer to one of the biggest problems with electric motorcycles by allowing riders to dial in their own motorcycle sound! The Taiwanese scoter company is branching out with their ...

Manufacturers often claim that EVs will hold their value better than traditional vehicles, thanks to increasing demand and ...

Electric cars might be fast, efficient and futuristic — but to many drivers, they still feel… empty. The silence that once symbolized progress now risks dulling the emotional experience behind the ...

Less than two years from now, barring action by the Trump administration, a National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration rule will require hybrid and electric cars to produce an audible noise ...

Electric vehicle interior sound quality has emerged as a critical area of research given the markedly reduced engine noise inherent in electric drivetrains. In the absence of dominant combustion ...

Just listen to that scooter engine purr. Segway released a strappable speaker that can simulate engine noises for its e-scooters and e-bikes. They’re describing it as an “engine sound simulation ...

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. The federal government is ...

As we try to find the find the answer to climate change, each eco-innovation may spur even more questions about their overall effects. Could the noise from wind turbines cause cancer? (Science says no ...

However, the noise from the average motor vehicle can serve a useful purpose. A running engine acts as an auditory warning to those nearby. This is particularly useful to help people avoid walking in ...

Electric cars emit very little sound. This is part of their charm. Or at least once upon a time it was one of the selling points. That is until it became clear a warning note of sorts is necessary for ...