NISSAN is making a big noise about its new electric car, the Leaf News
The 'going forward' sound is described as being a bit like a distant jet engine, while reverse comes with an electronic beep similar to what you'd hear on larger vehicles. Then it gets interesting. Nissan says tyre noise alone makes a sufficiently audible sound at 30kmh upwards. So th...
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| Published in | Irish independent |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Newspaper Article |
| Language | English |
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Dublin
Independent News & Media
23.06.2010
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| Summary: | The 'going forward' sound is described as being a bit like a distant jet engine, while reverse comes with an electronic beep similar to what you'd hear on larger vehicles. Then it gets interesting. Nissan says tyre noise alone makes a sufficiently audible sound at 30kmh upwards. So the 'going forward' sound stops at that speed. It kicks back in again when the Leaf slows to under 25kmh. |
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