Stellantis Patents Vibration System To Mimic Combustion Engines In EVs
www.carscoops.com | 20 February 2024 | Sam D. SmithThe system, if introduced, would likely feature on the Charger Daytona, with EV muscle cars highlighted in the patent.
Performance EVs have proved to be quicker to 60 mph than the vast majority of the ICE alternatives, more refined by virtue of having fewer moving parts, and more pliable, offering instant power and torque. However, there’s one thing that even the most die-hard electric zealots will struggle to argue against: when it comes to emotion and character, an EV powertrain can’t harness the same characteristics that make a great ICE so unique.
Or can they? If you’re an engineer at Dodge, chances are you may disagree. A patent filed last year by Stellantis showcases a new Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) system and Active Vibration System Enhancement (AVE), which aim to bring back some of the fizzes that will be lost as their upcoming muscle cars go electric.
The patent, filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), . . .
“WIPO”? Cue the surfer music accompaniment of the group the Surfaris.
. . . specifically cites muscle cars, making it a safe bet that one of the intended applications of the ASE and AVE systems will be the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona.
While Dodge has already showcased its Fratazonic Chambered Exhaust that aims to generate artificial exhaust notes for the Charger Daytona, the ASE/AVE system — if employed — would take the experience a level further. The AVE aims to recreate the vibrations felt that would normally be experienced with an ICE vehicle — presumably a muscle car with a big ol’ V8.
“Why, this could be Fratazonic — Hydrophonic — Catatonic . . . It could be — Greased Lightning!”
So you’re faking it to try and lure buyers? Got it.
One of the things I despise most in this world is poseurs/vanity. I’m not an EV supporter, but I do try to approach things objectively and with an open mind. I’ll concede that it’s easier for an OEM to make a 0-60 monster with electricity than CARB approved gas engines. So sell the car on that. If you want a fast car, buy a fast car. If you want the character of a ’60’s or ’70’s muscle car, than man up and fix one up. If you want to look and feel like the kind of man who drives a muscle car but you’re not, then drive your fake ass into a Biden motorcade.
Shades of the Marching Morons, faked sounds to make the cars seem faster…. I never thought 50’s SF could be so prophetic
Or one could venture even further into the “good old days” with an EV that leaves large, green droppings on the road.
Waddya say?
Greta will have it shut down over sound pollution..HOW DARE YOU…
OK, sorry … But “WIPO” sounds like a feminine hygiene product.
Okay, who else read this lame assed crap and realized that not everybody outgrew cards in the spokes?
Reminds me of the fart cans kids in the 2000s were adding to Toyota Corolla tailpipes to make them sound like souped up lawnmowers.
What’s next, baseball cards in the spokes?