Lotus? patented Active Noise Control technologies poised to make motoring more comfor

[admin]

Although the environmental benefits of hybrid vehicles are well known, their near silent operation when running off batteries does pose a danger to pedestrians who are used to the rumble of an engine to alert them to oncoming vehicles. Active Noise

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[Esprit2]

The press release states:
"Making use of the same technology employed in noise canceling headphones, Lotus’... (Snip)..."

To me that sounds like the writer is saying Lotus has picked up on existing technology to design an application for cars. That's not accurate. Lotus pioneered Active Noise Control back in the 1980's and had working examples installed in Lotus models as test/demonstration models.

Regards,
Tim Engel

[WayneB]

Heres a video clip outlining Lotuses work on Active Suspension and noise control in the early 90's.:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fJ02OI86yY