Is the power sufficient when running the AC with a 1.5T engine?

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JasperLee
07/29/25 4:45pm
Running the AC will definitely affect the power. Here is relevant information about car air conditioning: 1. Introduction to car air conditioning: Car air conditioning consists of a compressor, condenser, throttle element, evaporator, fan, and necessary control components. It is an air conditioning system used to regulate the temperature and humidity inside the car, providing a comfortable environment for the driver. 2. Working principle: When the compressor is working, it sucks in low-temperature, low-pressure gaseous refrigerant from the evaporator. After compression, the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant increase, and it is sent to the condenser. Inside the condenser, the high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous refrigerant transfers heat to the outside air passing through the condenser and liquefies, turning into a liquid. When the liquid refrigerant flows through the throttle device, its temperature and pressure decrease, and it enters the evaporator. Inside the evaporator, the low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant absorbs heat from the air inside the car passing through the evaporator and evaporates, turning into a gas. The gas is then sucked in by the compressor for the next cycle.
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