HYUNDAI has revealed a patent for a special feature that could change the way drivers view electric vehicles.
The unique fan-favorite feature is getting an upgrade that will shock drivers with its intensity.
The N Active Sound+ is a feature in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N that enhances the driving experience by providing simulated engine sounds through the vehicle’s sound system.
Essentially, it uses a 10-speaker system to create three distinct powertrain soundtracks that drivers can select.
These sounds are designed to complement the car’s performance and create a more realistic and exciting driving experience.
Not only that, some drivers said the sounds serve as an auditory reference point, allowing them to better understand the car’s performance and control.
The point of N Active Sound+ is to make the driving experience of an electric vehicle feel more engaging, especially for those accustomed to the sounds of internal combustion engines (ICEs).
It simulated the cracks, pops, and revs of an actual internal combustion engine.
The automaker is building on that same concept by closely imitating the sounds a driver would hear from the actual powertrain behavior, as per a patent filing discovered by CarBuzz.
The patent is called “Method of controlling traveling sound of electric vehicle using motor vibration and virtual transmission signal.”
This means that the patent takes vibrations from the vehicle‘s motors and creates a sound that simulates the noise of the engine, road, and vehicle’s systems together.
To create this sound, the company notes that “a marketable aspect of vehicles by enhancing the driver’s driving pleasure through hearing and vision.”
Hyundai would need to capture several distinct vibrations to create this unique sound.
Some of these vibrations include the vehicle’s motor sounds, vehicle speed, accelerator pedal application, motor torque, and drive mode.
Each of these small aspects helps alter the vibration.
Not only that, each individual sound can be amped up or down during a specific driving condition.
Electric vehicles vs gas
Pros and cons of EVs vs gasoline-powered vehicles
EV PROS:
Convenient (when charging at home) Cheaper (depending on state or city) Cheaper maintenance, due to lack of mechanical parts Great for commuting Reduced CO2 emissions Federal and state tax incentives More performance (speed, handling – depending on the make and model)EV CONS:
Higher initial cost Higher insurance rates More frequent tire and brake replacement intervals Higher curb weight (thus causing more rapid wear on crucial parts) Low resale value High depreciation rates Lack of charging infrastructure Unreliable public charging (related: slow charging times) Poor winter and summer performance Lack of clean energy alternatives means more “dirty energy” from coal and nuclear sources Range anxietyGAS PROS:
Highly developed refueling infrastructure Fast refueling Cheaper insurance rates, depending on make, model, and configuration Established repair industry Lower initial cost Higher range before refueling, especially with hybrids Many manufacturers produce nearly emission-less engines Cheaper refueling, depending on the locationGAS CONS:
Finite resource (related: heavy dependence on petroleum) Carbon emissions/greenhouse gases Higher repair costs Higher insurance rates, depending on make, model, and configuration Varying costs at the pump, depending on state, city, and countySource: Car & Driver, Perch Energy, AutoWeek
The automaker’s endgame is to produce an electric vehicle with a high-quality sound for the driver of the vehicle and those around it.
The patent notes that typical electric vehicles and hybrids use sounds that cause “discomfort not only to drivers but also to pedestrians around the vehicles.”
With these improvements, Hyundai hopes that buyers who usually go for a classic gas engine “feel” will consider switching to an EV.
As the push for EVs continues, automakers say that manufacturing the vehicles is only half the battle.
The other half is actually getting drivers who prefer gasoline-powered cars to switch over to electric vehicles — and this could be Hyundai’s best shot.
The patent is not the automaker’s final product, but there are talks that future models will have the unique sound application.
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