Not an engineer nor do I pretend to be one but. .
My best hypothesis is that EVs are designed to be more efficient in energy usage. The EV will only draw what power it needs so nothing is wasted to the point energy is even generated when you slow down/brake. Heck (maybe marketing gimic), but with EVs they even look at weight and rolling resistance with the tires. With a ICE vehicle, I think the engine is designed to run everything without strain and outside of active fuel technology (cylinder management) that engine is going to continue to produce x amount of energy and if some of that energy is not used, it's wasted (ie not turning on the AC). Guess the ICE engine will allows generate more power than the vehicle actually needs. I monitore MPG in my diesel truck and hardly notice ANY difference when I have the AC on vs. off. The ambient temperature is probably a bigger factor. Previous Message Previous Message Speaking from my own experience, noticed observable differences before and after tinting in my EV (which is like a greenhouse with the glass roof). I can monitor energy usage in real time and it was 10-15% difference in range before and after tinting. This was in May when heat was not as bad. Guessing the spread was bigger in the middle of the summer. For EVs it's almost a requirement for ceramic/carbon tinting. Guessing a few get it for the looks, but most of those EV drivers have it tinted to reduce heat and save previous kWhs from AC usage. Previous Message so if the interior of your car is cooler you're not running your AC as much and thus you're saving your fuel efficiency. but it's likely such a small impact that you wouldn't really notice it, nor would it really save you much money unless you drive your car for, like, 30 years. I have no numbers to prove or disprove that
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Snapper's hot take of the morning: - longsnapper April 24, 2024, 7:16:36
- Absolute nosign...some tinting is crucial in AZ. Full tint is, and should be, illegal* - Desert April 24, 2024, 16:49:20
- I had an ex who had lupus and needed window tint for medical reasons.* - Franklin April 24, 2024, 12:18:16
- Hey Snaps! Heads to DM this weekend to see Zach Bryan!* - DiamondDazzle April 24, 2024, 12:16:33
- My vehicle has tinted driver & passenger front windows. Came that way, I didn't have it done. - EffinIllini April 24, 2024, 11:56:12
- Juice Newton's Angel of the Morning* - Sammich April 24, 2024, 11:51:55
- Spoiler: Every window has tint to some extent.* - MojoJojo April 24, 2024, 10:45:41
- agreed, also can we get rid of front license plates?* - bigbop85 April 24, 2024, 9:05:47
- disagree. also like adding a strip to the windshield. makes a huge difference* - lcubed April 24, 2024, 8:10:15
- Tell me you live somewhere without sun without.... * - doubledown April 24, 2024, 7:46:50
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