Why Does Car Air Conditioning Consume Fuel?

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EllianaMarie
07/24/25 6:52pm
The air conditioning compressor requires energy for cooling operation. Since the car's air conditioning compressor is directly driven by the engine, it consumes part of the engine's power, thus leading to fuel consumption. Below is relevant information about car air conditioning: 1. Introduction to car air conditioning: The car air conditioning device (air-conditioning-device), abbreviated as car AC. It is used to adjust and control the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and air flow inside the car cabin to the optimal state, providing passengers with a comfortable riding environment and reducing travel fatigue; it creates good working conditions for the driver and plays an important role in ensuring safe driving as a ventilation device. 2. Car air conditioning system: Generally includes cooling devices, heating devices, and ventilation devices. This combined system makes full use of the limited space inside the car, featuring a simple structure and easy operation, making it an internationally popular modern car air conditioning system.
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