𝔸𝕟 𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕔𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖, 𝕔𝕦𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕔𝕖

 In the 80s, I bought an album by a band called the Art of Noise whose hit Peter Gunn, still grooves. On the road however, noise isn’t art, it wears on you. I own 2 motorcycles, a new Zero SR/S and a vintage Harley Springer FXSTS. The Zero is an EV, so it’s whisper-quiet. The Harley is from 1988; it’s carbbed, spitting oil and gas in time with its rhythmic thumping (potato, potato, potato..).  I love riding both, however, lately I find myself aware of the difference I feel after from each after similar rides. The Springer’s vibrations and noise starts to wear on me and the fumes asphyxiate. When I’m out for a burst, covering distance, I overlook these as speed evens out the vibrations and wisps the fumes away. But I ride the hog for pleasure,on the open road, avoiding gridlock where I’d drown in fumes. However, when I have to face traffic, I take the Zero whose instant torque is rewarding and the quiet is a riot, a shared sentiment with commercial diesel operators. “One of the most consistently reported surprises for drivers transitioning from diesel Cascadias to the eCascadia is the quality of the driving experience. The immediate delivery of 100% torque from zero RPM means the eCascadia pulls away from stops and accelerates through traffic with a smoothness and urgency that diesel powertrains cannot match.“ But it goes beyond the torque. “Significantly reduced noise and vibration compared to diesel the absence of engine combustion and the electric drivetrain’s near-silent operation make cab environments dramatically quieter.” So much is the benefit of the EV that Penske Truck Leasing’s Art Vallely noted after operating the test fleet: “This is going to transform the industry. When drivers get a chance to get into this type of vehicle, they’re not going to want to go into something else.”

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With more vehicles on our streets as our population grows, nature shouldn’t have to take a back seat; there’s already a lot with which to deal.  Driver fatigue doesn’t have to be part of it and your ride should let your senses feel free and not hijack them. Ed.

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