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Originally Posted by DownInFlames
I wonder if running them on a dyno is an accurate simulation of real world conditions. Would the lack of air flow help or hinder its range? Is a moving car easier or harder to heat? I would guess it would be the latter for both questions but maybe Tesla does something to increase range in cold besides heating the battery.
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Without correcting for drag -- what is the resulting air resistance on said object traveling at a given speed for a given altitude -- a dyno should give more favorable numbers. Aerodynamics play a large factor in vehicle range, gas or electric.