Formally called low-mu testing, this type of powertrain evaluation looks at how the all-electric powertrain adjusts power delivery to the wheels on low-traction surfaces.
Volkswagen wanted to find out how long its ID.4 Pro S electric vehicle could keep you warm inside the cabin if you found yourself stranded on the road during a winter storm.
In real-world testing at Sweden's Arjeplog, the all-electric van performed well in extreme conditions, including snowy and icy roadways, in cutting winds, and at temperatures up to negative 30 degrees.
Here's what fleet departments across the nation are doing that other operations can learn from and adapt for their own use.
With range reductions of up to 40% in subzero conditions, electric vehicle batteries need special care in winter. The operator of this small fleet in the mountains of Colorado knows from experience.
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