Toyota has built an EV with a fake transmission, and we’ve driven it - eviltoast

It sounds bizarre but I want to try it.

  • theyoyomaster@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    The systems they’re talking about are sounds played over the stereo for people inside the car to think the engine is louder/sportier than it is. Pedestrians don’t hear it at all. I unplugged mine at the dealer before I ever turned the car on and have never been disappointed by the actual sound of the engine.

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      1 year ago

      There is a small use case. If the vehicle was so well insulated you couldn’t hear the engine from inside, being able to hear the engine rev up and down would be beneficial for the driver.

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        1 year ago

        That is not the case with my car. It is already legitimately sporty and the engine makes plenty of noise. Ford just decided to “enhance” it.