Is it OK to run my car’s seat heater this winter?

Grist
By Ask Umbra®Dec 3, 2015, 6:00 am71 pts
Q. Dear Umbra, I recently purchased a vehicle that came with heated seats. Although I have been enjoying this little luxury, it has me wondering about energy efficiency. My understanding is that cars’ heating systems draw heat from the engine block, so no additional energy expenditure is required. But it…

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