How Should Electric Vehicles Sound? - BBC Click

[@OofHearted]

Night Rider, that's what music I would play out of the car when driving, especially a driverless car.

[@RoodeMenon]

Don't you mean the turbine sound of kitt?

[@OofHearted]

@@RoodeMenon Nope, just the music.

[@murraycrichton2001]

How bout crazy frog

[@entangledcom]

The only sound EV should emit is “The Sound of Silence”. Regarding security: all cars should have compulsory anti collision (pedestrians, pets, cars, objects, whatever) system. Leave the noise out of the equation.

[@hootsmin]

Blind people crossing the road, splat. Fail.

[@dogbreath6974]

EVs do make sound, tyres, electric motors all make noise. Some ICE vehicles are very quiet allso.

[@Neojhun]

@@hootsmin LIES that simply not happening.

[@hootsmin]

@@Neojhun Wong by name, wong by nature.

[@yisu765]

I started waching this show when i was 15 on bbc world and still watching it after 15 years or so later and still good and fun to watch ...

[@tomskih203]

All electric cars should sound like Pacman when on the move, and when you turn the car on and off it should sound like an autobot transforming to and from vehicle form. The horn should be the mine that jango fetts ship drops when they're being chased by obi wan.

[@FrasSmith]

It's nonsense to say that EVs are silent. Engine noise is only a small part of the soundscape. The sound of tyres on the road, for example, is common across all vehicles and is very noticable, even in EVs.

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

I had an electric car come up a country lane behind me,I heard it in plenty of time to get the dog to one side,they only appear silent in a city full of noise, I think it's more about people looking before crossing a road and not having their face stuck in a screen.

[@DJChelski]

Although fun and giving individuality I think EVs need to all make similar sounds so people can identify what's coming, particularly those with visually impairments.

[@MrKnocik]

So one of the top benefits of having an electric car (silence) is now being taken away.

[@theodorehaskins3756]

So as much as I’d like the opportunity to have the ability to customize the way my car sounds, I am at this point more interested in how my horn sounds, because at the heart of the matter, it’s about the driver reacting to pedestrians with a horn sound that is not designed to startle them or to cause them to have to flinch, but a sound that is designed to get their attention and to gently move them along, because we all know the angry horn sound and that’s something we don’t need more of, so I would like to be able to customize my horn sound then the sound of the car, because I actually like or cherish silence, so I don’t particularly care how the car sounds, I would, however, like the opportunity or the ability to lower the sound, if I think it’s too loud or increase the sound if I think it’s too low, so that would be a nice benefit too! So I absolutely hate the sound of that crappy horn in my Tesla, I absolutely hate it, so I’m very reluctant to use it, as it’s really embarrassing to think that people look at me & go what the hell is that?

[@Takenyao123]

There is a button at the middle of steering wheel that make noise to warn others.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

@@theodorehaskins3756 you can change the horn. You can buy different horns at auto parts stores like Napa, AutoZone and O’Reilly auto parts. You can also order horns online. Its easy to replace it yourself as well.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

The problem is they are virtually silent. Also, if a person is visually impaired they shouldn’t be in the street in the first place.

[@sparkyprojects]

Over the years technology has worked to make cars quieter, better exhausts etc, i don't want in car artificial noises, i want to listen to my stereo Pedestrians should be aware of vehicles heading towards them if they intend to cross the road, and not looking at their smartphones, if car companies need to have a noise, why not simply put a transducer on the motor and slightly amplify the sound, that should be unique enough. Otherwise i can see the day when the sound will be the Jetsons

[@zig131]

I think you're forgetting about blind people who rely on sound and engine vibrations

[@Neojhun]

Hi Sparky haven't seen you in a long time. In densely populated area background noise generators do not work. All it does is add to the rising Noise Floor. There needs to be other methods than sound for Pedestrian Safety. Exterior Noise generator is not viable.

[@Neojhun]

@@zig131 WRONG! This has never been a problem with Hybrid Cars which have been popular for almost 2 decades.

[@primotimes9991]

High speed vehicle noise mostly comes from the tires (tyres) on the road surface, not from the motors.

[@hurbrowns5397]

Exactly so that's why they want to put sounds on EVs for slow city driving. High speed is not the issue here.

[@konradw360]

"beep boop beep I am a robot about to mow you down." On a constant loop, everything would get out of your way.

[@jusufagung]

That is simple! Just install a flute inside the bonnet that is blown by the incoming wind.

[@bzdtemp]

Electric cars are not silent as soon as they move much faster than walking pace, they are just not as loud as cars with a combustion engine and at speed the tires and wind noise is not that different from them. I hope for the sake of all of us that artificial noise from cars is only played where it benefits us, like in parking lots and when the is little traffic so we need to notice them. This as opposed to for example where traffic is constant since everyone knows there is cars the artificial noise will be unnecessary noise.

[@simon7790]

Is that the opening bar of Judge Fudge by the Happy Mondays at 10.12? That took me back.

[@hassanshahid4059]

Noise should not be added but AI safety must include

[@ramblerandy2397]

In truth, although I run a BEV, most modern ICE passenger cars only make a significant noise when they are accelerating/decelerating. The rest is tyre noise. And obviously BEVs make tyre noise too. The reduction in tyre noise is something for tyre manufacturers to work on, because some tyres are louder than others. Most 'engine' noise is from large commercial diesel vehicles, and they will be disappearing very soon, as the economics of the driver, then driverless, BE Truck become inevitable. As commercial diesels disappear they'll take the vast majority of the major noise, smell and fuel pollution with them [tyre wear pollution will still be a problem to solve]. There is no need for 'sounds', just better driver/pedestrian awareness and cooperation, plus hugely improved collision avoidance tech. And the vast majority of people will be glad of the quieter environment anyway.

[@yw1971]

Better to have an automatic Anti-collision system built-in, than a noise that will be too low

[@murraycrichton2001]

That's true, now add that to guide dog training

[@jfobear1953]

I strongly oppose adding noise to BEVs. Pedestrians should ALWAYS be aware of their surroundings. Currently, all vehicles will continue to make tire-road noise. DO NOT enable pedestrians to grow further distracted!!

[@jayb2128]

Can anyone honestly say they can't hear an EV approaching? My hearing is pretty rubbish but I have always been able to hear a heavy vehicle approaching.

[@blankslate1198]

"... 16 cubic tonnes.", eh?? That's confidence-inspiring.

[@Neojhun]

For high performance BEVs there should be an In Cabin sounds where the occupants can hear how Fast & Aggressive the car is moving. That is a good safety feature that should be optional. But Exterior outside of BEVs should have NO Sound other than the natural sounds it already makes. Additional Artificial Noise does not improve safety especially in densely populated areas. All it does is raise the Noise Floor adding more noise pollution. You need a loud enough correct pitch sound to be an adequate warning and that is just not plausible as constant exterior sound. Just like the Truck Reversing Beeps which have been changed such noise pollution does not work. Interior Performance Sound Useful Helpful but Exterior Noise Generator Dangerously Useless.

[@troythomas9138]

Lara has such a bright heartwarming smile

[@2006craig]

What year is this from? The "new Ioniq"?

[@Gigatrix]

Keep Summer safe.

[@KiwiBassHead]

Crazy Frog chorus that gets faster as the vehicle speeds up.

[@Keyswiz71]

As I get older I prefer less noise, so the idea of 30 EV's all making their own sound is a complete nightmare! Imagine placing 30 music devices in a room with all of them playing a different song; you'll soon be hankering for the sound of a good old petrol engine!

[@blankblank4642]

We would get used to the actual sounds of electric cars, tho if I had to have a ringtone for the car I'd go for horses hooves to keep organic.

[@EyesOfByes]

When braking; like The Millenium Falcon breaking

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I want my electric car to sound like a gentle stream flowing by when its stationary. When moving I want the sound of the stream to increase so it sounds like rushing water tumbling over rocks as I drive by. That or the sound of wind blowing through the tops of pine trees.

[@masterchiefstarwarrior2078]

They just put a new system on the market where the driver can pick the sound or compose their own noises. I think it's called Glydsphere.

[@quosswimblik4489]

With the advent of graphene ev seem set to become cheaper and more popular yes but we're starting to move from the electron to the photon and it could mean some more rapidly advancing ability. Coverage of this is enivatable but when is best to cover the issue.

[@CitiesForTheFuture2030]

EVs should sound apologetic: "I apologize for using a private vehicle when I could have used public transport, and thereby contributing to city congestion, pollution, noise, hazards and general craziness. Cities belong to people not cars". Alternatively it could just play "You're a mean one, Mr Grinch" or similar. Maybe each manufacturer could get their own special "selfish song" that their cars should have to play. And all EVs should be glittery pink with big pink shiny bows on the bumper, and tassels & ribbon hung from everywhere possible. If private vehicles insist on making cities miserable places to live for everybody else, then they - at least - should look pretty [ridiculous]! Of course it does mean every city will need to have integrated, efficient, effective, sustainable & green urban mobility infrastructure that focuses primarily on walk-ability & bike-ability (or similar) - only solar-powered micro cars (for those that actually need them) are exempt. Perhaps manufacturers should be compelled to contribute heftily towards alternative transport infrastructure for every vehicle it sells within a particular city. In Tirana (Albania), as part of its urban greening strategy, businesses plant two trees every year for every vehicle it owns in its fleet, and residents plant a tree on their child's birthday. Perhaps city residents could alternate planting a street tree (to absorb pollutants, mitigate noise pollution, control stormwater runoff, and provide shade & amenity) and a fruit tree or similar (to reduce urban malnutrition in affected communities). Perhaps city management departments should be compelled to donate an e-bike to low-income communities for every private vehicle and for every electricity recharge point & gas station / hydrogen pump (also pink & glittery and decorated with bows, tassels & ribbon) it continues to license (to for-profit companies). And 10x that for any air mobility hazard-craft nonsense it licenses (per trip!), including for any associated infrastructure required that will eat into much needed urban public space.

[@nignog5280]

You are brainwashed

[@Keyswiz71]

Spoiler alert.......not everyone lives in a city or has any wish to!

[@marcusjt]

Is it just me, or does it seem like Aida's face and voice have been modelled on Gemma Arterton?

[@giovannip8600]

So you think 40 cars on a highway can be compared to one car moving from stationery...? I think your could've shown where most of the noise comes from

[@einarreriksson4598]

I think there should b a list of choices on the control screen. One might want Italian Super Car and another might like American Muscle. I will take old 18 wheeler.

[@rogerwilliams7234]

EVs already make a sound - Tyre noise. They are as noisy as most modern ICE vehicles at low speeds.

[@1wordtroll]

That's right and in addition you have wind resistance at higher speeds. Noise isn't going anywhere as those two already account for the majority of noise as most modern ICE vehicles apart fro commercials are already very quite relatively speaking.

[@will-rockyou788]

U could have a lion's roar when you rev ur engine lol

[@adamj5740]

The sound on the road and motorways coming from the Rolling tyres, so does it matter is electric car or not the sound will stay with us forever till the car's flying.

[@Zomby1Woof]

There is still one noise that all cars make no matter what their power source is, it's tire (tyres for you Brits) noise. After all, most gas (petrol) powered vehicles are pretty well silenced by their mufflers.

[@damdalol9642]

BBC click Today is November 3,2022gc But Last Upload show 5months Ago , what happened?

[@CodeLeeCarter]

Give people the choice of differing sound that the user can pick from or even upload, somewhat like #TESLA already does.

[@Transcriptor]

Either a Ferrari or Masserati exhaust....or your dream car?

[@marcbrown3811]

it’s a good job it’s December sounds like an April fool

[@r87961]

I’ve been driving a whisper quiet EV for a few years now. So far the absence of sound hasn’t led to unsafe situations. Meanwhile, when outside, I can hear the electric buzz of a Zoe, Kona or e-Niro as they enter my quiet residential street 100 meters away. I can also clearly hear them passing by when I’m inside. They’re more noisy and far more annoying than most ICE vehicles! So while I understand the argument for the visually impaired, I think a better balance on these artificial sounds must be found, to not needlessly pollute our newfound city silence. Especially in quiet residential areas. At night.

[@Gundesalf]

I don't think EVs should sound, but if you must, please, make it The Jetsons' flying cars sound.

[@Transcriptor]

Why not make it mandatory to have a loud engine sound, one could pick from classic cars, maserati, F1... lol

[@HROM1908]

She is named Ada for good reason - "Fucking Ada" a cockney expression used when in disbelief !!

[@steveclemens8488]

The sound of burning rubber is fine with me

[@techraswithdansa6314]

Hello BBC Click 🙏👍♥️ What Happened with you? For the Past months Didn't upload anything, Why?💐🙏♥️

[@christianjoseph7367]

I prefer the Tesla flatulence mode.

[@jerrygundecker743]

I love this show. I want my car to sound like George Jetson's air car. Lara is lovely, but that A I robot girl is creepier than a circus clown!

[@hassanshahid4059]

This future robots will minimise the aloneness of people while journey to far beyond space

[@ottot3221]

Electric cars shouldn't make a sound. People have eyes, use them. Maybe it's because I'm used to live in a country with a ton of silent bikes but the sound for cars is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.

[@jayb2128]

I agree, although I believe it's for the benefit of visually impaired people but even then their hearing is usually better than mine and I can hear EVs.

[@jonscot8393]

So if EVERY car sounds different, won't this sound like hell on Earth. At present we have fluttering pitches of 4,6,8 10 cylinder engines, all of which sound of the same language but chance that to different noises, it will sound far worse than it does now. BTW, EV to those with good hearing sound ear piercing horrible like shrieking Banshees

[@HROM1908]

WHY SHOULD ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAKE ANY SOUND AT ALL ? Of all the forehead smacking stupid ideas... If you don't want to be run over remove your earphones and watch where you are going.

[@hassanshahid4059]

But could we impart emotions in humanoid

[@jerrygundecker743]

Question: Do Lara Lewington's teeth glow in the dark? If they do, and my headlights went out, could I strap her to the hood of my car and...? Oh, never mind.

[@will-rockyou788]

Makes sense they are pretty dangerous if u can't hear them easy to get run over

[@MrBiggie18002001]

🚀🚀🚀 SHIRYO INU 🚀🚀🚀

[@AmerBoyo]

It’s funny how Rolls Royce have been held up as the pinnacle of motoring, primarily because of their silent running vehicles… all of a sudden electric vehicles come along which run silently and its a massive problem. I call bullsh*t! The scheme was clearly designed to put people off buying electric cars. Are you really telling me RR will have to add an external noise to their cars? It’ll be the noisiest car they’ve ever made! Clearly there is a safety aspect here but come on. I mean most petrol Toyotas have been near silent running for years and that’s not been any issue. After about 10mpg they’re hardly silent anyway!

[@jerrygundecker743]

Could it be you folks are taking this all too seriously? Or am I just too glib?

[@switchmuso]

Cubic tons, eh?

[@AlonBermanZA]

Should sound like a V8!

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Has anyone else noticed that when Lara is speaking she sounds like she has a cold? Her voice is nasally sounding as if she needs to blow her nose lol. I’m not being mean I’m just curious if anyone else noticed. I find the same thing in a lot of English people. It’s as if there’s something wrong with their sinuses or nose. Anyway I’m just curious if I’m the only one who noticed.

[@TomTom-vi6vp]

This is such a ridiculous idea. Speeding bicycles can and have killed - they don’t need to emit any noise polluting sounds. People need to look or continue to use traffic lights etc. Blind people usually have incredible hearing and can easily hear the tyres on the road. It’s a stupid idea by do gooders like the cookie law that just annoyed everyone with pop ups and didn’t mean the site was respecting your choices at all. If it’s so important have each car broadcast a silent radar that people can use earpieces to pick up. Why mess it up and annoy everyone! This should be a good reason to move to a quieter world!! It’s bubble wrapping like this why brits are restricted to lower levels in hotels abroad because otherwise they jump off balconies because they’ve been wrapped in so much bubble wrap in the UK they just can’t handle dangerous things in life

[@Ginab3001]

Mine sounds musical😂😅😂

[@frankrusselldesign7563]

I was looking forward to a time when the bamn internal combustion engine noise would go and cars would be quiet. But it turns out sight and vision impaired people and animals are being killed an injured from EVs they cant hear. Sigh.... but this stuff is just silly.

[@peterbabu936]

Like this: weeee, weeee, weeee, pew, pew, pew

[@motogee3796]

Humanoid bot is creepy...

[@goldeng8073]

Urrrrgh FGS that is awful, imagine a busy town with all these stupid sounds going off, wow talk about noise abuse, every one will be walking around with ear muffs on

[@kenndo9906]

Always negative........ one reason i stopped watching this crap

[@artus198]

👎🏽

[@Marcel-e8o]

Dislike

[@HROM1908]

This sounds like a nightmare to me. You are barking up the wrong tree. Today's vehicles will/should be powered by hydrogen. The same resistance to hydrogen was experienced by electric vehicles years ago. The best thing about hydrogen is that the same size fuel tanks will be retained and the really best thing is that the exhaust sound will also be the same. After all we have had about 130 years of social adjustment for those sounds. The only exhaust product is water !

[@vicgarbutt3310]

I believe that the results of any algorithm, that effects or affects humans, need to have trials the same as pharmaceuticals to ensure there are no unexpected or unaccounted for negative results, such as if human rights crimes might be caused. Further, there should be no "unexpected side effect" of an algorithm allowed. Further that any Algorithm that negatively affects our minds, should be held fully accountable in law. In fact the creators and distributors of the algorithm should be held accountable by law. It seems to me that public algorithms need to have a regulatory substrate which is used to develop algorithms upon to, assure the safety of the algorithm. Sort of like a set of basic laws like the "3 Laws of robotics" from the mind of our dear friend Asimov.