heat pump
noun
: an apparatus for heating or cooling (such as a building) by transferring heat by mechanical means from or to an external reservoir (such as the ground, water, or outside air)
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This means the Pro offers 202 miles of WLTP range, the Pro+ 270 miles, and the Premium 283 miles, thanks to its heat pump.
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James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
More EVs are coming with standard heat pumps as the auto industry begins to recognize their utility.
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Ford smoothed out the exterior design with a brand-new Sport Appearance Package that brings key styling cues from the GT version of its bestselling EV.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
Credits that helped Americans improve the energy efficiency of their homes by installing an electric heat pump or boiler, adding insulation, replacing windows and making other upgrades were most popular in the Northeast and Midwest.
—Nadja Popovich, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2024
But his strategic vision was bigger than the residential rooftop arrays, heat pumps, batteries, and smart meters the firm installs across Germany and, since 2023, Italy.
—Jeremy Gantz, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
More EVs are coming with standard heat pumps as the auto industry begins to recognize their utility.
1/10
Ford smoothed out the exterior design with a brand-new Sport Appearance Package that brings key styling cues from the GT version of its bestselling EV.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
Credits that helped Americans improve the energy efficiency of their homes by installing an electric heat pump or boiler, adding insulation, replacing windows and making other upgrades were most popular in the Northeast and Midwest.
—Nadja Popovich, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2024
But his strategic vision was bigger than the residential rooftop arrays, heat pumps, batteries, and smart meters the firm installs across Germany and, since 2023, Italy.
—Jeremy Gantz, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Heat pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20pump. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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