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nemo · 07-20-2014, 08:02 AM

Was just thinking how nice and efficient to have full AC output while stopped, not relying on engine RPM to control output. Combine that with some sort of thermal control to cycle the compressor off and on just so much better than engine driven.

07-20-2014, 08:02 AM	#335 (permalink)
nemo Master EcoModder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,016 Chief - '06 Pontiac Grand Prix 90 day: 26.7 mpg (US) SF1 - '12 Ford Fiesta S 90 day: 30.95 mpg (US) Thanks: 195 Thanked 247 Times in 190 Posts	Was just thinking how nice and efficient to have full AC output while stopped, not relying on engine RPM to control output. Combine that with some sort of thermal control to cycle the compressor off and on just so much better than engine driven.