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So basically switched from passive to active cooling?
I was wondering why they weren't actively cooling batteries if heat is the killer. I guess the inovation is weight reduction of the cooling tech.
As the owner of a 2020 ioniq ev:
It's imperfect but the fact they built a system at all is why I've had zero range attenuation in the 4 years I've owned it. If you keep the cells happy and comfortable they will stay that way (usually).
The system they are referring to in this post is a substantial upgrade to what they already equip their vehicles with.
Kool, that's what I figured. Does not really directly affect range but helps with battery longevity when fast charging.
Correct. Not in a way that changes anybody's plans. Absolutely not to the degree that the popular narrative in the media implies.
Tldr; we spend less money. Road trips that once cost 60-80$ in fuel cost 5$.
Like any tool a human isn't born with you learn to scale your trips and plans and routines to work in synergy with the tech....
...just like we did when carriages started becoming 'horseless'
In the example of the guy you replied to it does actually help with range, but only in winter. The 2020 Ioniq can use the heat of the battery to help the heat pump heat the interior of the car, significantly reducing the range drop you experience during winter.