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Old 4 Sep 2020, 07:02 (Ref:3999962)   #104
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But however they make noise they do need to make some - a friend of mine is registered blind and they hate electric cars - they're too quiet, they need to be heard approaching!
I wasn't aware until I read this today, but in the US there are federal requirements for EVs to emit noises at speeds up to 18.6 mph as a warning to pedestrians and cyclists.

I'm surprised that the speed is so low - however it is clearly better than no noise at all.

'Automakers will get at least six more months to meet new federal requirements for noise-making devices on electric cars and hybrids, Reuters reported Friday. The extension is being granted due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.'
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