Can car air conditioning provide heating independently?

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SavannahRose
07/30/25 9:39am
Car air conditioning can provide heating independently. PTC thermistor heating system of air conditioning: The heating principle of the PTC thermistor heating system is similar to that of an electric heating wire, generating heat through current passing through resistance. Due to its simple structure, low cost, and fast heating characteristics, PTC heaters are widely used in pure electric vehicles (especially in mid-to-low-end models). Heat pump heating system of air conditioning: The function of a heat pump is to transfer thermal energy from a low-temperature heat source to a high-temperature heat source, and its working principle is similar to that of an air conditioning refrigeration system. Compared with PTC heaters, heat pump systems have higher thermal efficiency, lower energy consumption, and relatively less impact on the driving range.
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