[truth_seeker]

“Still as an old drag racing buff there is something really sweet about the sound of a big inch V8 spinning up 8000 rpm.”

Electric yields maximum torque immediately, which is reportedly neck snapping fun.

Vehicle builders are studying adding sound, for safety sake and for fun.

So you may soon see electrics go zero to 60 in 3 seconds flat, with your choice of soundtracks.

[fso301]

Vehicle builders are studying adding sound, for safety sake and for fun.

The safety part I'm ok with but the prospect of user customizable sounds similar to cellphone ringtones is neither pleasant to ponder nor would it be safe as safety will require a relatively narrow range of sounds that anyone with hearing will be able to recognize as an EV.

That having been said, imagine the noise reduction in cities and along roadways once large scale EV use sets in.

So you may soon see electrics go zero to 60 in 3 seconds flat, with your choice of soundtracks.

They already do that. Here's an electric motorcycle that does a sub 1 second 0 - 60 mph

While not in most peoples price range, the production Tesla Roadster does a 3.7 second 0 - 60 mph.

[Nuc1]

Check out the link in 45. When you do remember, I think I can put you in the 10 second bracket in a Pinto for <$10K. Still, the new stuff is fun to work with and develop. The battery comment was interesting. It reminds me of the compromises we have to make with internal combustion engines between power and mileage/drive-ability.