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snozolliyesterday at 11:21 PM1 replyview on HN

EVs are required to produce sound for pedestrian safety, but they are absolutely beginning to make faked IC engine sounds for aesthetic appeal. See the Ioniq 5 and Dodge Charger EV.


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newscluesyesterday at 11:28 PM

If it's required, then you can differentiate your product on the market, but the regulatory requirements are driving the decision to spend money on it.