Automakers

Automakers look to rock bands, science fiction for EV sounds

Porsche said the Taycan, its first battery-powered series production car, will have an "authentic" sound. The Mission E concept, shown, previews the Taycan. (Alex Kraus/Bloomberg)
March 16, 2019 10:56 AM

Automakers are taking inspiration from rock bands and science fiction as they attempt to pick the right electric notes ahead of upcoming European Union regulations requiring battery-powered and hybrid cars to be fitted with an acoustic vehicle alert system to warn pedestrians of their presence.

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