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Old 12-08-2009, 11:55 AM   #863 (permalink)
bennelson
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I think battery-heating also would work best on a commuter EV which is used on a regular basis at the same time every day. That way, it could be set up on a timer/thermostat.

You could also "backtime" the charge to just be finishing as you are going to drive the car again.

I don't think the Forkenswift meets this description.

A heated jacket for Darin's bicycling may be a better use...
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