evnow
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Here is a fantastic simulated study on the effect of climate control, preheating and capacity loss at various temperatures for EVs and PHEVs.
http://www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/news/2011/929.html
http://www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/vsa/pdfs/49252.pdf
Bottom line : 35% drop because of climate control. Small gains from preconditioning. Capacity loss 3.5% in hot places vs 1.2% in cold (per year).
(Source greencarcongress.com thr' gm-volt.com)
http://www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/news/2011/929.html
http://www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/vsa/pdfs/49252.pdf
Bottom line : 35% drop because of climate control. Small gains from preconditioning. Capacity loss 3.5% in hot places vs 1.2% in cold (per year).
(Source greencarcongress.com thr' gm-volt.com)