Help Ford Choose the Best Sound for Its Ford Focus Electric Vehicle

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One thing a lot of folks initially loved about electric vehicles (EVs) was that they were so quiet. However, that extreme silence also creates a problem — it can make the cars more dangerous, especially for children and the deaf. So, sounds need to be added to EVs now. Ford wants some help choosing the sound of its upcoming electric Ford Focus. Read more below…



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  • http://Web ml jognstone

    this is STUPID
    they are trying to imitate automobile sounds
    very very IRRITATING
    a simple melodic tune would be ok
    such as cell phone type rings

    • http://importantmedia.org/members/zshahan/ Zachary Shahan

      chime in on the Ford Facebook page! (tho, not sure if they will actually change what they are aiming for)