American automobile manufacturer Dodge is developing new electric vehicles that will also cater to the ICE fans. These Dodge EVs will capture the excitement and nostalgia of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by featuring advanced systems like Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) and Active Vibration System Enhancement (AVE) to replicate the sounds and sensations of driving a high-performance ICE vehicle. This advancement has been revealed as the automobile giant has recently filed patents for both these new systems.
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The Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) system will comprise of interior and exterior speakers to produce artificial engine sounds that match the car's speed, acceleration and torque. This system will try to replicate the sound of a powerful V8 engine, giving the sensation of sitting in an ICE powered car. Contrastingly, the Active Vibration Enhancement (AVE) system will contribute by generating vibrations that will recreate the sensation of a conventional engine car, adding onto the overall driving experience. Aligning with these plans, Dodge's upcoming electric model, the Charger Daytona SRT is likely to be equipped with a ‘Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust’ that is capable of producing up to 126 decibels of sound, significantly louder than a supercharged Hemi V8 engine.
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Dodge's goal is to appeal to enthusiasts who look for the deep-rooted emotion of driving a classic muscle car. By integrating these systems, Dodge hopes to bridge the gap between the performance of EVs and the emotional connection drivers have with ICE vehicles. Although similar systems have been used before, Dodge's approach seems more thorough, focusing on the precise details that characterise the muscle car driving experience. Dodge's efforts in this direction represent a significant step towards blending the performance of EVs with the nostalgia of classic muscle cars, offering a unique driving experience. However, the question remains that even if Dodge is able to achieve this challenging task to the utmost perfection, will people be able to connect to EVs in the same way as ICE powered cars?