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Can electric cars be made less sickening?
Car manufacturers are aware of the potential for motion sickness in electric vehicles. Some are exploring solutions like adding artificial engine sounds or adjusting acceleration profiles to be smoother. The goal is to provide the brain with more consistent sensory information, helping to reduce the disorienting effects mentioned in the story.
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