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Plug It In: EVs, sounds and stress-free driving

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Episode notes

Are quieter EVs less stressful to drive? The science of listening to music behind the wheel. Plus we put three EV Virgins to the test in and around London. Professor Duncan Williams from Salford University discusses the benefits of low-noise EVs, and we hear from three Londoners on their experiences using electric cars for the first time. In this episode:


  • Pros and cons of a low droning noise while driving
  • Is quieter better?
  • Why radio stations no longer need to compress their sounds
  • EV virgins on charging, one-foot driving, and fuel anxiety


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