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Noise from Electric Cars

Another historic trade deal for the EU, why electric cars are about to get noisier, and more top news The news professionals in Europe are talking about now, curated by LinkedIn’s editors. Join the conversation on today's stories in the comments. Electric cars are set to get noisier after the EU decreed all new electric vehicles must [...]

Electric Cars now have to produce noise when driving at low speeds for pedestrian safety.

Electric and hybrid-fuel cars will be required to produce noise when traveling at low speeds under a new rule issued by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is to prevent these vehicles from injuring pedestrians, especially people who are blind or are visually impaired. Electric cars, which are growing increasingly popular among manufacturers [...]