Firstly, an electric motor makes less noise than a conventional engine and secondly, most electric cars are fitted with specially -
developed low rolling resistance (EV) tires that make less noise than traditional car tires.
Not exact matches
Specifically -
developed Continental Sport Contact 3 tyres (215/45 R17) ensure swifter, more precise steering response, while their
rolling resistance is five per cent
lower compared with Clio III Renault Sport's tyres.
Ford says they have specially
developed the tyres for the EcoSport (MRF ZV2K and Goodyear Assurance) and they have
low rolling resistance to boost economy and
lower road noise.
Other BlueEFFICIENCY measures include newly
developed tyres with up to 17 percent
lower rolling resistance, energy - saving control of the generator, fuel pump, air conditioning compressor and power steering, and the ECO start / stop functionwhich switches the engine of the new E 200 CGIoff when idling.
Eco credentials In terms of environmental performance, the all - new i40 will feature the latest technologies
developed under Hyundai's Blue Drive ™ eco-program, including Intelligent Stop & Go (ISG),
low rolling -
resistance tyres and an alternator management system (AMS).