Electric vehicles may just be the future of mobility, but there’s one problem: they’re incredibly quiet. Hybrid vehicles are 35% more likely to get into a pedestrian-involved crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as well as 57% more likely to get into a cyclist-involved collision. That’s why Nissan has proposed a solution to make hybrid and electric vehicles a little louder: singing.
According to The News Wheel, Nissan recently introduced an electric Nissan concept car that can sing. When we say “sing,” we’re really referring to a chiming noise created by a technology called “Canto.” Italian for “I sing,” the Canto technology is designed to alert pedestrians when a quiet EV is slowing down or stopping near them. The basic idea behind the technology is that if pedestrians can hear EVs, accidents will decrease.
The NHTSA is setting new standards that require EVs to have make audible noise when travelling below 19 mph. Responding to an obvious safety risk, the brand has gladly added the new Nissan Canto technology as a way to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. Plus, the new “singing” cars create an enjoyable atmosphere for anyone in the vicinity of a Nissan EV.
We at Bill Seidle’s Nissan can’t wait to see what the brand does next to improve safety.
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