Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. They’ve been hailed as a money saver, an essential feature for EVs, and in some cases: a game changer. What am I talking about? Heat pumps of course! The idea is that heat pumps prevent excess heat created by an EV’s battery and drivetrain from going to waste. They absorb the excess heat generated by EV‘s battery and drivetrain to improve the car‘s efficiency, range, and driving experience. The name sounds simple enough, but what exactly do they do? And why are…
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