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Why do silent cars cause sickness?

Our brains rely on sensory input, like engine sounds and vibrations, to anticipate movement. In electric cars, the lack of these cues, combined with rapid acceleration and sudden regenerative braking, creates a mismatch with what our eyes see. This sensory confusion can lead to motion sickness, as the story highlights.

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