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Re:Tesla Surges Above $500, Leaving Analyst Targets in the Dust by plussed_reader on Monday January 13, 2020 @12:10PM (#22036330)
Tesla's were designed to function from Norway to DRC; here's an interesting design question:

How do you keep the heater from decreasing your range too greatly in cold environments? No passive heat source on EVs.

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Re:Tesla Surges Above $500, Leaving Analyst Targets in the Dust by isoprophlex on Monday January 13, 2020 @01:28PM (#22037126)
I'm joking but.. This Citroen has the answer! A petrol powered heater

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Berlingo_%C3%A9...

"Heating

In order to minimise battery usage, a petrol driven heater is fully integrated to vehicle. It typically takes 5 to 10 minutes to warm and provides excellent cabin heating."

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