Helios:
Yes but if you taxi in a cold or really hot climate (for the air con typically 5-10% of rated motor power consumption) it will add up , particulary a coldclimate , battery range falls by 20%?
Does that invalidate the advantage of a range extended or plug-in hybrid?
In cold weather, electric vehicles can be pre-heated in the morning while still plugged in. This saves fuel and time warming up the car.
Helios:
Yes but if you taxi in a cold or really hot climate (for the air con typically 5-10% of rated motor power consumption) it will add up , particulary a coldclimate , battery range falls by 20%?
Does that invalidate the advantage of a range extended or plug-in hybrid?
In cold weather, electric vehicles can be pre-heated in the morning while still plugged in. This saves fuel and time warming up the car.
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