Category: noise

Paris is testing ‘noise radar’ that will automatically ticket loud cars

Post author By Randall
Post date August 31, 2019
Categories In bruitparif, Cars, france, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, motorcycles, noise, noise radar, paris, Tech, Transportation

[ad_1] Just shy of 40 of the devices are in use so far, primarily near bars in Paris’ entertainment regions as well as 17 around major buildings. The two-year trial isn’t meant to fine anyone. Rather, it’s meant to both test the viability of the technology and determine the noise levels that lead to penalties. […]

New electric cars in Europe have to make artificial noises

Post author By Randall
Post date June 30, 2019
Categories In avas, electric car, electric vehicle, eu, european union, ev, gear, noise, Politics, regulation, Tech, Transportation

[ad_1] All new EVs, including those from existing lineups, will have to include noisemakers by 2021. Cars already on the streets are likely to get retrofits. The rules won’t please everyone. The charity Guide Dogs and other accessibility advocates have called for electric cars to make sounds at all speeds. It might also irk people […]