Twenty Thousand Hertz Auto-Tone: What will cars sound like in the future?
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Oct 18, 2023 The podcast delves into the future of car sounds as electric vehicles become more common, discussing the creation of artificial tones to replace combustion engine noises. It explores the design process for electric vehicle sounds, including nature-inspired solutions and intuitive design choices. The podcast also touches on the intersection of form and function in design, the challenges and solutions for sound in self-driving cars, and the importance of lowering carbon emissions in the industry.
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Electric Cars Will Reshape Car Sounds
- The iconic sound of the internal combustion engine will fade as electric vehicles rise.
- This shift prompts the need for new, intentionally designed vehicle sounds for electric cars.
Soundscape Ecology in Car Design
- Dexter Garcia and his team used soundscape ecology to design electric vehicle sounds.
- They assigned different natural sounds and animal calls to functions in the car's sound experience.
Design Sound with Nature and Rules
- To meet regulations, car warning sounds must rise in pitch and volume as speed increases and cut through noise.
- Blend natural sounds with specific frequencies for safe, intuitive, and less intrusive electric vehicle alerts.