Publisher's Synopsis
Does the UK need a more definitive noise reduction policy? How has industry responded to the "quiet" vehicle challenge and what direction will technical development take? What are the relevant developments around the world that could assist the UK?;These and many other questions are answered in this detailed review of one of the most prevalent, yet least understood, environmental issues facing the UK. Produced by the Centre for Exploitation of Science and Technology (CEST), Volume 3 of the UK Environmental Foresight Project provides strategic guidance for local and central government, environmental professionals, the motor industry and vehicle design engineers.