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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

When a car is operating on the electric motor only, throttle and speed dependent synthesised sound projects an engine sound in front of the vehicle. When the powertrain control system switches the car back to running on the electric motor only, the synthesis controller instantaneously sets the system running again.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

The UK Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) needs 90,000 EV-trained technicians by 2030. GM has started charging $1,500 for a three-year “ optional” OnStar subscription on all Buick and GMC vehicles as well as the Cadillac Escalade SUV whether the owner uses it or not.

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