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58Sunliner

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4. As a poster noted-
Wed Jan 5, 2022, 09:01 PM
Jan 2022

"In a recent YouTube video done by Björn Nyberg a test was performed using a standard range Tesla model three at freezing temperatures. With a full battery the Tesla managed to keep the cabin at a comfortable 70°F for 71 hours. This was while the vehicle was in park simulating the situation that was experienced by many this week. A modern gas car consumes considerably more energy while in park to keep the cabin warm and would not provide the same benefits of an electric vehicle utilizing a modern heat pump. This article reaches the conclusion that like many others is 180° from reality."
The issue with ICE is gas usage, and the carbon monoxide risk, especially in snow. Doesn't look like Charles researched this very well. Some EV cars when running in cold temps can use more power.

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My thoughts? Glad I bought a hybrid. hlthe2b Jan 2022 #1
😁 underpants Jan 2022 #2
Hybrids are great. Not sure why they are reviled by alot of people who want pure EV's other than dsp3000 Jan 2022 #7
Because they have more things to fail Calculating Jan 2022 #27
We have 2 hybrids - one a 2004 and one a 2014 onenote Jan 2022 #33
teslas has their share of problems too... dsp3000 Jan 2022 #35
Mmmm ... Auggie Jan 2022 #3
As a poster noted- 58Sunliner Jan 2022 #4
+1 OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2022 #6
Great points. underpants Jan 2022 #11
Conservatives are going to run with this story in 3...2...1... Shermann Jan 2022 #5
Post 4 just eviscerated your claim. Celerity Jan 2022 #12
Video link? Shermann Jan 2022 #17
It took literally a minute to find it on Youtube NickB79 Jan 2022 #23
Maybe next time try googling it. Research Google. Nt USALiberal Jan 2022 #32
They already have underpants Jan 2022 #19
Are you going to edit/delete your post now that you've been proven wrong? W_HAMILTON Jan 2022 #37
A lot of the newer EVs with range over 200 miles VMA131Marine Jan 2022 #8
M3 resistive heater is 2,170 watts Shermann Jan 2022 #9
Note I said "average power" VMA131Marine Jan 2022 #28
For a couple of bucks each multigraincracker Jan 2022 #10
Yeah. underpants Jan 2022 #13
My luck... multigraincracker Jan 2022 #14
some preppers swear by a rolls of TP, rubbing alcohol and suitable cans Kaleva Jan 2022 #15
Sounds risky to me. Disaffected Jan 2022 #18
I wouldn't use a large one but a small can stuffed with cotton balls may be an option Kaleva Jan 2022 #20
Yeah, size does matter. Disaffected Jan 2022 #22
A big disadvantage of EVs Disaffected Jan 2022 #16
A fuel burning cabin heater was part of a compressed air car design I saw caraher Jan 2022 #21
Yes, it would seem counterproductive and a bit weird alright Disaffected Jan 2022 #25
EV's are not the answer. Ron Green Jan 2022 #24
I have a plug-in hybrid, and heating the cabin requires very little of the battery power fishwax Jan 2022 #26
Thank you. underpants Jan 2022 #30
Yeah, the idea of getting stuck in an electric vehicle is scary FakeNoose Jan 2022 #29
You might actually be better off in an EV than a gas car. Liberal In Texas Jan 2022 #31
Well thank you. There is research. underpants Jan 2022 #34
you can play what ifs all day long cadoman Jan 2022 #36
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