Hot electric cars

[PoleDriver]

I was just having a conversation with someone about electric cars. He asked how they were heated. I don't actually know the answer to this! I assume that the most logical way would be some form of electrical heating but surely this would seriously reduce the operating range?

How is it done?

[kambites]

Yes, they use an electric heater. That's the problem with using a 90ish% efficient drivetrain - there isn't enough waste heat to heat the cabin. All the heat is thrown away at the power station instead.

Edited by kambites on Friday 24th December 10:55

[hairyben]

In short, they aren't- look closely and you'll see them driving the things wearing sodding great thermal coats with the hoods done right up (great for peripheral vision )

[kambites]

hairyben said:

In short, they aren't- look closely and you'll see them driving the things wearing sodding great thermal coats with the hoods done right up (great for peripheral vision )

I assume you really don't like motorcyclists or people with windscreenless cars that wear full-face helmets then.

[hairyben]

kambites said:

hairyben said:

In short, they aren't- look closely and you'll see them driving the things wearing sodding great thermal coats with the hoods done right up (great for peripheral vision )

I assume you really don't like motorcyclists or people with windscreenless cars that wear full-face helmets then.

I've seen a couple piloting those things wearing those kenny type parka things with a "tunnel" at the front.

[Mr Gear]

hairyben said:

kambites said:

hairyben said:

In short, they aren't- look closely and you'll see them driving the things wearing sodding great thermal coats with the hoods done right up (great for peripheral vision )

I assume you really don't like motorcyclists or people with windscreenless cars that wear full-face helmets then.

I've seen a couple piloting those things wearing those kenny type parka things with a "tunnel" at the front.

Hats are available in many stores.

[Liquid Knight]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7zHcvDPxYU

[thinfourth2]

Anyone who owns a landrover knows how to survive an car without a heater