• FancyPantsFIRE@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    the AC now runs for up to 10 minutes after a driver exits the vehicle, ensuring a cool cabin when they return. The timer resets at every stop. The AC only shuts off if the driver sliding door is left open for more than 30 seconds — a battery conservation measure.

    Context from the article.

    As I heard many times during childhood: “Close the door you’re letting the cold air out!”

    Closing the door is something that seems like an obvious should-but-won’t-do for most drivers, so I could see this being a good thing to get people to actually do the thing, seems less evil than the headline initially portrays.

    • a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world
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      16 days ago

      These folks are pissibgn bottles last time I checked to make quota. Leaving the door open while hurling packages at your porch, taking a pic, and dashing back isn’t good for anyone.

      Nor is heatstroke.