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[sebastos]

An interesting side benefit of switching to electric vehicles is that cities and streets will become quieter.

[shiroiushi → sebastos]

Not necessarily: it depends on the traffic speed. If all the cars are traveling at 20mph (using American units here), then sure, streets will be quieter. Over about 35mph, they don't: tire noise becomes the main noise factor at higher speeds.