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Why some EV passengers feel carsick while drivers don't

Original: EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why Humans have adapted to associate sound wit

Electric vehicle drivers tend to be highly satisfied with their cars, but some passengers report motion sickness. Researchers point to the lack of engine noise and vibration: humans have learned to associate these sound and movement cues, so without them the brain struggles to anticipate acceleration and braking, especially for passengers not controlling the car.

Why now: Growing EV adoption is making more people notice motion sickness in passengers, sparking interest in the sensory explanation.

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• EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why Humans have adapted to associate sound with movement in vehicles. Because electric vehicles don't have the auditory cues and vibrations from the engine that we're used to, which indicate when the car… · gtbarry · 1

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