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We're considering an electric forklift for the next one to add to the fleet. The safety pluses of less noise and emissions have been selling points, but hadn't considered they would be too quiet.

I have a EV car and it is Q-U-I-E-T. Always felt they should artificially add the sound the cars from The Jetsons used to make as it moves.
  • Posted 17 Apr 2018 06:02
  • By Bob48
  • joined 10 Apr'18 - 3 messages
  • South Carolina, United States

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