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Is the quiet nature of electric cars a problem ?

While Electric Cars are great for the environment, they have certainly changed the sounds of our...

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15.10 28 Jan 2026


Is the quiet nature of electric cars a problem ?


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15.10 28 Jan 2026


While Electric Cars are great for the environment, they have certainly changed the sounds of our city streets making them quieter but is this a good thing?

Dr Flaithri Neff from the Technological University of Shannon has been doing research into how cars that are too quiet cause issues for pedestrians and cyclists; as well as those who are visually impaired. He joined Sean to explain.


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