Audi R8 e-tron Engine Sounds

Electric cars are an important part of the changing transportation landscape. In the years to come they may play a pivotal role in the reduction of oil consumption and pollution. However, electric cars generate little to no sound. This may be an annoyance to a car enthusiast who loves the roar of an engine, but it can be very dangerous to pedestrians. Blind pedestrians are especially vulnerable since they cannot know whether or not a car is coming. Audi is tackling this issue by adding sound to their electric version of the R8. A sound engineer has come up with a distinct sound that is linked to the accelerator pedal. While some of his sounds are a little too Star Wars like, the final result is a well integrated, pleasing sound that should enthuse the driver, and provide warning for pedestrians.

posted by Paul Tucker