Elementary, my dear Watts on

In the near future, electric cars seem ideal for me (1,200 miles per year, almost entirely city travel). However I am concerned that the performance (distance) may be reduced by its inability to defrost the windows during the winter months. I am sure that many of us are worried about this. Do you have any information? Is this why they are testing the things in California, rather than Norway?

Asked on 10 October 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Strangely enough, the Think electric comes from Norway. But you make a good point. They must use some kind of electrical heater and blower and electric elements use a lot of electricity.

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