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Hamburg political initiative on electric vehicle noise

Overview

Political factions in Hamburg, specifically the SPD and Green Party, have introduced an initiative to ban artificial engine noise in electric vehicles (EVs) at higher speeds. The proposal seeks to prevent ‘car posing,’ where synthetic sounds are used to mimic internal combustion engines for aesthetic or emotional appeal rather than for functional purposes.

Proponents argue that while low-speed warning sounds are essential for pedestrian safety, artificial sounds at higher speeds contribute to noise pollution and associated health issues like sleep disturbances. The initiative aims to support a Bundesrat effort to implement such a ban nationwide across Germany.

While the proposal clarifies that the mandatory Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for low-speed safety would remain unaffected, the exact scope of the ban remains undetermined. It is currently unclear whether the restrictions would target external sounds or if artificial noises played through internal cabin speakers would be permitted.

Entities

SPD · Hamburg Bürgerschaft · Bündnis 90/Die Grünen

Timeline

2 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Hamburg politicians propose ban on artificial EV engine noise
Political groups in Hamburg have proposed a ban on artificial electric vehicle engine sounds that serve no safety function, while maintaining mandatory pedestrian warning systems.
7 days ago

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Hamburg parties call for nationwide ban on artificial electric vehicle noise
Hamburg's SPD and Green parties are pushing for a nationwide ban on artificial engine sounds in electric vehicles to reduce noise pollution and combat car posing.

Sources

autoblog.nl · autoinsider.nl · echo24.cz · finanznachrichten.de · radioosnabrueck.de