Apparently some Tesla models use heat pumps for climate control. A heat pump has low efficiency in very cold weather, so there's no cabin heat in some Teslas in northern climates. Electric cars and a lot of other similar "green" tech was developed by and for people who live in southern California.
In general, most technological gizmos have a hard time in cold climates. Even plain old technology like diesel engines and hydraulic systems does too.
Life thrives in cold climates though, of course. Humans adapt pretty easily to the cold. People live almost everywhere on Earth. Animals do too, of course. Some mammals and birds thrive in extremely harsh conditions.
It's really pretty interesting that the powers that be are pushing everyone into "electric" this or that thing. It's a chance for new monopolies and top down control via grid systems. Those systems suck and are limited. The overall system seems more brittle and weaker than ever.
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