EV Vehicle Alert Sounds

What is happening? Automakers must add sounds to hybrid and electric vehicles to prevent injuries among pedestrians, cyclists and the blind when EVs travel below 18.6mph.

Why is this important? Regulators in 2019 indicated that automakers could select their own sounds. That plan has been scrapped.

How will this be important? It is estimated that the sound protection can save $250 million to $320 million annually in reduced injuries.

Reuters | U.S. auto agency will not allow EV owners to pick alert sounds