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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If the hybrids engine starts operating, at higher speeds or throttle demands or lower battery levels, the control system automatically stops the external synthesis. Other than sports car wanna-bes, modern cars are so quiet that you hear tire/wind noise much more than engines. I have stated the same before. Follow us on Twitter!

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. Reply ↓ ↑ report 18 Chris M 3:18AM (4/24/2009) You write just like Gorr, same anti-battery zealotry, same lack of logic.