Sentences with phrase «generate cabin heat»

So, said chill actually points to the biggest improvement I would make to future Hyundai Plug - in hybrids, namely there should be some mechanism (as with the Chevy Volt) to generate cabin heat electrically.

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Cabin heat is provided by a kettle - like immersion heater because the powertrain, cooled by the standard Phantom radiator which is overspecified for the task, doesn't generate enough heat on its own.

The full - size luxury SUV has a number of fuel - saving tricks up its sleeve too, including an ability to heat the cabin by leeching the excess thermal energy generated by the electric motor and the automatic transmission can disengage from the drivetrain, enabling a free - wheeling mode.

Because these cars are programmed to start the gasoline motor to generate energy for features within the car, the car may restart the motor to do something such as heat or cool the cabin of the car.