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Old 12-29-2010, 09:00 AM   #1 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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Mini-split instead of heater and A/C?

Since many cars already have A/C installed, could it be replaced by a mini-split heat pump? That way it could be used as a heater in the winter, heating the cabin before the engine warms up, and not robbing the engine of heat when it needs it most.

Also, wouldn't a heat pump be more efficient than resistance heating in an EV?

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