In a groundbreaking move designed to placate traditionalists and car enthusiasts alike, leading electric vehicle manufacturer, GreenWheels Inc., unveiled their latest revolutionary feature: an optional ‘Vroom Vroom’ soundtrack for their state-of-the-art electric cars. This development marks a new era where nostalgia meets innovation, allowing drivers to enjoy the serene hum of modern technology while yearning for the raucous roar of yesteryear’s gas-guzzlers.
“Over the years, we’ve received countless letters, emails, and even a pigeon or two from car lovers longing for the soundtracks of the past,” said GreenWheels’ head of customer satisfaction, an eccentric gentleman who only goes by the moniker “Whispering Joe.” “We believe that environmentally-friendly transportation shouldn’t mean sacrificing the visceral experience of a good old-fashioned car ride.”
The soundtrack, which has been cleverly dubbed as “Vintage Vibe Revive,” can be activated through the infotainment system and offers a plethora of options, ranging from a robust muscle engine rev to the classic chugga-chugga of a struggling family sedan. There’s even an option labeled “My First Car,” which replicates the sound of an engine failing to start on a crisp autumn morning.
Testing revealed that the most popular setting is the dramatic “Action Movie Chase Scene,” which starts with an aggressive roar, segues into a distant police siren, and involves vaguely ominous helicopter noises for a full cinematic experience. “It’s like being pursued by a helicopter while you’re just on a casual trip to the grocery store,” explained one enthusiastic beta-tester, a local barista who much prefers using his own name.
At its recent launch event, Whispering Joe demonstrated the features by comparing them to “a gourmet burger with an option to add a slice of nostalgia cheese.” He preemptively assured environmentalists that the auditory delights won’t deplete the battery any more than playing “Baby Shark” on loop – although early testers definitely noted psychological effects, much like the aforementioned tune.
Critics have surprisingly hailed the initiative, though not without the occasional jest about adding a habanero chili scent next for those who miss the smell of burning rubber. GreenWheels Inc. has taken this in stride, with rumors swirling about a possible “Olfactory Options” package including “Rusty Exhaust” and “Vintage Lunchbox.”
The success of the Vroom Vroom soundtrack has sparked a race in the industry—no pun intended—for similar innovations. Reports from the grapevine suggest competing brands are considering everything from augmented reality windscreen projections of moose crossings to haptic feedback seats that mimic potholes.
For those old souls who long for a bygone era but wouldn’t dare be caught in an emissions scandal, whisper no more. Nostalgia just got a whole lot more sustainable, and perhaps the world will be a tad more amusing with the absurd engine sounds zipping silently down the streets. After all, in these green times, who wouldn’t want their traffic jams to be just a bit more dramatic?