Have you ever fantasized of an electric car that not only glides softly on the road but also thrums with the pulse of a vintage V8 engine? Well, gearheads and EV aficionados, buckle up! Dodge is altering the EV landscape with a patent that’s all about delivering the emotional sensation of a V8 to the silent electric environment.
The new Dodge Charger EV is poised to include a breakthrough innovation that’s guaranteed to get your motor moving – the Active Vibration Enhancement (AVE) system. This brilliant piece of innovation is meant to imitate the characteristic vibration of a V8 engine, giving you that real muscle car sensation without the pollutants.
I know what you’re thinking. ‘false exhaust tips, false engine sounds, and now fake vibrations?’ But hear me out. For many vehicle aficionados, the move from the roar of an internal combustion engine to the whisper of an EV has been a difficult pill to swallow. Dodge, in a stroke of brilliance, is seeking to smooth that transition with a little bit of good old-fashioned trickery — and I’m all for it!
The AVE system uses a force generator to transmit vibrations to specific points on the vehicle body – think steering wheel and seats – to give you that rumble-in-the-jungle sensation. It’s like having your cake and eating it too: the eco-friendliness of an EV with the soul of a muscle car.
But Dodge isn’t stopping there. They’re pairing AVE with the Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) system to replicate the sound of an ICE engine. It’s a dynamic duo, activated by sensors that monitor everything from the accelerator pedal position to the electric motor speed. Together, they create what Stellantis calls a ‘vibroacoustic experience.’
The benefits don’t just stop at giving you the feels. The patent points out that AVE and ASE also serve as safety features, alerting drivers that the vehicle is on and ready to drive with audible and tactile feedback – something current EVs lack. Plus, ASE doubles as a pedestrian alert. Safety and fun? Sign me up!
And for those who crave that exhaust note, Dodge has something up its sleeve with the Exhaust Sound Enhancement (ESE) system. It’s like the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust they’ve teased before but cranked up to eleven. External speakers, a mixing chamber, and a simulated ‘exhaust’ port work together to create a sound that’s more acoustic than digital.
As we clock down to the Charger’s introduction on March 5, the question on everyone’s mind is: will these systems hit the target or miss the boat? Will they infuse individuality into the electric Charger, or will they seem like a gimmick?
Whether you’re a purist who appreciates the shake, rattle, and roll of a V8 or an EV supporter who values the stillness, Dodge’s new innovation is an homage to both worlds. It’s a daring move, certainly, but it’s also a monument to the expanding environment of automotive innovation.
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