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Auditory experience in vehicles: A systematic review and future research directions
Yein Song1, Wonjoon Kim2, Myung Hwan Yun1,3
1Department of Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea.
Heliyon
|February 17, 2025
Summary
This study reviews automotive auditory experiences, comparing internal combustion vehicles (ICVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). It identifies research gaps and proposes future directions for auditory experience design in evolving vehicles.
Area of Science:
- Automotive Engineering
- Acoustics
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Auditory experiences are crucial in automotive environments.
- Research on vehicle sounds has primarily focused on internal combustion vehicles (ICVs).
- The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates a re-evaluation of auditory experience research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate recent literature on automotive auditory experiences.
- To compare research trends between ICVs and EVs.
- To identify future research directions for auditory experience design in evolving automotive landscapes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review using the PRISMA protocol.
- Selection of 46 papers published within the last 15 years.
- Network analysis of keywords to identify research topics and gaps.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct research topics between ICV and EV auditory experiences.
- Highlighted under-researched areas in EV auditory experience.
- Revealed emerging research themes specific to EVs.
Conclusions:
- Significant differences exist in the research focus for ICV and EV auditory experiences.
- Future research should address identified gaps, particularly in EV auditory design.
- This study provides insights for designing auditory experiences in electric and autonomous vehicles.
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