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Dodge adding a simulated engine rumble to an upcoming EV

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Electric vehicles (EVs) don’t make nearly as much noise as vehicles with gas engines, though one automaker is looking to simulate the sound of a gas vehicle in one of its upcoming EVs. The patented systems include “Active Vibration Enhancement” (AVE), which will make the car vibrate as if there was a V8 engine inside.

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Borla exhaust display at SEMA shows future of EV sound design

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Performance exhaust manufacturer Borla displayed what it hopes is the future of electric vehicle “exhaust” sound systems at SEMA this week. Loud cars and their associated exhaust systems are nothing new to car culture, and a leader in this industry has been Borla exhausts.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

The Truth About Cars

When Dodge previewed its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust for the all-electric Charger Daytona SRT concept (pictured), enthusiasts were divided. Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. Previewing the 126-dB Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust was the first step.

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NHTSA Expanding Investigation Into Ford EcoBoost Engines

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On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it would be expanding its investigation into late-model Fords equipped with EcoBoost engines. liter turbocharged engines has evolved into a much broader look into several other models and the larger 3.0-liter liter EcoBoost motor. liter EcoBoost.

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

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If you needed a more definitive marker for the imminent end of the internal combustion engine, look no further than Wards 27 th annual 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. The list of powertrains (note we can’t say engines anymore) was fairly exhaustive—39 vehicles were evaluated with 18 of those electrified models.

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Used Car of the Day: 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T

The Truth About Cars

It also has a lot of upgrades, including MagnaFlow exhaust, Mopar exhaust tips, Mopar cold-air intake, Mopar front strut brace, Mopar springs, Baer brakes with slotted and drilled rotors, 20-inch US Mags wheels, BF Goodrich Comp T/A tires, stainless steel pedals, stainless steel engine cover, and custom floor mats.

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New Mercedes-AMG GT43 Coupe drops V8 engine and AWD, gets a four-cylinder motor

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Mar 2024, 11:22 AM The new Mercedes-AMG GT43 Coupe gets a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that uses Formula One technology and kicks out 415 bhp peak power. The new Mercedes-AMG GT43 Coupe gets a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that uses Formula One technology and kicks out 415 bhp peak power.