Shel_B
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I don't think this has been discussed before, and if so, maybe there's some new info here.
Heat Pumps for EV Vehicles- Click Here
Heat Pumps for EV Vehicles- Click Here
I suspect that you're trying to be funny, but just in case you've posted because you're unfamiliar with the technology, here's an article with pictures to help you understand the setup. Tesla's been using heat pumps for several years now. I've posted a pic just to make it a bit easier for you to see that Mr. Goldberg's expertise is sorely lacking here.How is an EV goinng to drag around a heat pump? A Rube Goldberg design for sure.
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How is an EV goinng to drag around a heat pump? A Rube Goldberg design for sure.
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I don't think this has been discussed before, and if so, maybe there's some new info here.
Heat Pumps for EV Vehicles- Click Here
Proves my point. I assume that device has lots of extra seals, a pump, valves, plastic bits, an aluminum heat exchanger and fluid.here's an article with pictures
Proves my point. I assume that device has lots of extra seals, a pump, valves, plastic bits, an aluminum heat exchanger and fluid.
Must be a Goldberg design for sure. What could go wrong with that?
I wonder how effective the heat pumps are when it's extremely cold though
Assume? You know the adage about "assume" right?Proves my point. I assume that device has lots of extra seals, a pump, valves, plastic bits, an aluminum heat exchanger and fluid.
Must be a Goldberg design for sure. What could go wrong with that?
Tesla's heat pump system is unlike a home heat pump. The idea is rather interesting, and it can take heat from the motor and battery pack.
Proves my point. I assume that device has lots of extra seals, a pump, valves, plastic bits, an aluminum heat exchanger and fluid.
Must be a Goldberg design for sure. What could go wrong with that?
Thank you for that eye opening video. The complexity and probable cost to maintain these systems will be mind numbing. Thirty-two coolant hoses? If I ever needed a nudge to go retro in my vehicle choices this provided it. If the average Joe wants to drive a four wheeled version of this, go for it.It's a master class in thermal packaging and efficiency
How many hoses do you think are under the hood of your gas car? I can assure you it's a similar amount.Thank you for that eye opening video. The complexity and probable cost to maintain these systems will be mind numbing. Thirty-two coolant hoses? If I ever needed a nudge to go retro in my vehicle choices this provided it. If the average Joe wants to drive a four wheeled version of this, go for it.
I'm buggin' out.
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Really good. I have heat in the car in at least half the time as my GTI.
Yes, but does the system have resistive heating aswell for when it's too cold for the heat pump to be effective? I'm sure it does and that explains it working really good. Except range will suffer just as the battery isn't in any mood to play.