AVAS-Compliant Safe Reversing: Enhancing Safety in Electric Vehicles
Warning pedestrians and cyclists | Sound emission at the front and rear
When it comes to electric cars, safety takes top priority, especially during reversing maneuvers. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are famous for their quiet operation, but this feature can also pose a risk to pedestrians and cyclists, especially when the vehicle is in reverse.
A secure sound system for EVs during reversing is of utmost importance for multiple reasons. These include ensuring pedestrian awareness, identifying potential hazards, facilitating effective communication, preventing accidents, and complying with Acoustic Vehicle Alert Systems (AVAS) regulations.
Kendrion's PHANTONE Structure-borne Sound Actuator significantly improves the safety of EV (and hybrid) vehicles, so that they can coexist smoothly with everyone around them.
Technical specifications
| Function | Structure-borne sound actuator for sound excitation of various mounting surfaces, e.g. rear |
|---|---|
| System | Structure-borne noise actuator control unit: complex sound algorithm, audio amplifier & software |
| Frequency range | 50 to 8,000 Hz |
| Dimensions | D60 mm x H40 mm |
| Weight | 150g |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to 80 °C |
| Sound pressure | max. 95 dB(A) at 1m distance |
| Force | 7 N |
| Resistance | 8 Ω |
| Protection class | IP6K7K |
Further PHANTONE Sound Systems Solutions
for Exterior Sound
KENDRION has developed a complete, ready-to-use AVAS solution, the PHANTONE platform, which can be easily installed in electric and hybrid vehicles.