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Re:Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Star... by david-gpu on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @08:37PM (#43990651)
In my experience, EVs are nearly as loud as IC, as the majority of the noise at typical stroad speeds comes from the tires, not the engine.
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Re:Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Star... by KingMob on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @11:53PM (#43991682)
Isn't that mostly applicable to highway speeds? Does tire noise have much of an effect at city speeds?
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Re:Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Star... by Spooky23 on Thursday May 15, 2025 @12:00AM (#43991728)
Yes. I live in a small city. Along a moderately busy avenue with speeds around 25 mph, it’s hard to carry a conversation. 30 feet down a side street, totally different story.
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Re:Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Star... by david-gpu on Thursday May 15, 2025 @02:02PM (#43997600)
Yes, it is very noticeable at city speeds. Source: my hears every day I go out.
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Re:Everything That Has Changed Since Congestion Pricing Star... by JumpCrisscross on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @09:44PM (#43991050)
> the majority of the noise at typical stroad speeds comes from the tires, not the engine

It comes from honking.

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