I suspect that the journalist has his facts wrong.
He writes:
"I was also surprised to note it had a standard heated steering wheel,
which you might think would be an energy hog, as well as standard heated
seats."
This shows ignorance. Heated seats and steering wheel put the heat
directly where it is needed, reducing the need for cabin heat, which
greatly reduces energy use during cold weather operation. Why heat the
entire passenger compartment when you can efficiently heat just the
passenger?
Bill D.
On 12/22/2016 3:44 AM, brucedp5 via EV wrote:
http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-2017-4th-gen-is-the-smartest-42ED-EV-yet-r-160km-ts-130kph-0-100kph-11-5s-td4684960.html
EVLN: 2017 4th-gen is the “smartest” 42ED EV yet r:160km ts:130kph
0-100kph:11.5s
The smartest smart car ever
The first electric smart debuted in 2007 when 100 were tested in London, ...
CVT transmission gearing, there is an ECO Mode ...
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