"Last time we spoke to you, Dr McGee, you were experimenting with different sounds for electric cars to improve safety. They're so quiet, pedestrians might not hear them coming."

"Yes, well, it turns out that sci-fi-ish hum they all make is the best. The ice cream van tune just ended up angering people."

"Quite. So what do you have for our listeners today?"

"Well, this one is exciting. You know, some people, not mentioning any genders — but it is mostly unconfident men — won't buy an electric car because they miss the vroom vroom of the engine. So, we now have an app that allows you to fake rev the electric engine. It simply makes the vroom sound inside the car and vibrates the driver's seat and dashboard. Outside, the car is still quiet. Inside, the loser — sorry, driver — thinks he's manly and intimidating. Everyone wins."

"And do you think people will go for it?"

"Yes, absolutely. Our tests have shown high satisfaction, especially among young, male drivers. And of course, you can turn off the app if you have nothing to prove."

"It sounds like you might be the one with something to prove, Dr McGee."

#microfiction #EVs #electric #ElectricCar

RE: https://mastodon.social/@pgconfdev/116019878838507851

We’re doing a Poster Session again this year at PGConf.dev. It’s fun to make and share visual representations of your work — and also when else do you get to cosplay as an academic?

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CFP closes Jan 16.

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