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How does using the AC affect a car’s mileage while driving?

[ad_1] Representative image. | Photo Credit: Orkun Azap/Unsplash A: An air-conditioner (AC) works by moving heat from an ‘inside’ space to ‘outside’. It achieves this using a refrigerant, a substance that absorbs heat when exposed to the ‘inside’ and releases it when exposed to the ‘outside’. The refrigerant needs to be pressurised before it can absorb heat, which is achieved using a compressor. In a traditional (non-electric) car, the…

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