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MetroMPG · 03-24-2010, 12:29 AM

Another option let's not forget (if you want a toasty cabin ) is a small space heater working away for about 15 minutes in tandem with the block/coolant heater.

I'm used to this concept because of the ForkenSwift (no combustion or resistive heat). But truth is, I've done it for years in my ICE cars.

I'm always surprised how much more fuel I waste *as a driver* when I'm cold, than when I'm warm and happy.

03-24-2010, 12:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
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