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At the Jan. 5-8 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), ZF unveiled some interesting new technology aimed at improving the range and performance of future EVs. One thing that caught our eye, and which seemed a little strange, is the company's new heated seat belts. Yes, seat belts with heaters. Upon further inspection, however, it's actually a smart idea, and here's why: EVs have a persistent range problem. Not only is every manufacturer looking for ways to improve the range of their battery-electric vehicles, but they also need to perform in all kinds of weather conditions. "Snowmaggedon" is not that far in the review that we have forgotten Christmas of 2022. In the North, we hit some brutally cold temper-atures with windchills in the double digits below zero. Aside from those cold temperatures on the skin, it doesn't mix well with lithium battery chemistry, either. |