Research Article

Artificial Engine Sound Synthesis Method for Modification of the Acoustic Characteristics of Electric Vehicles

Table 1

Stimuli used in the auditory experiments.

TypeNumberDescription

Synthesized engine sound(a)Mechanical sound of a gasoline engine
(b)Mechanical sound of a diesel engine
(c)Mechanical and combustion sound of a diesel engine

Recorded real engine sound(d)Gasoline engine, 2000 cc displacement (reference stimulus)
(e)Diesel engine, 2000 cc displacement
(f)Sports car engine, 6000 cc displacement
(g)Sports car engine, 4000 cc displacement