PREPARING FOR THE COLD SNAP - SETTING UP A BUNCH OF EV EXPERIMENTS

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The video chronicles the chaotic preparations for a significant cold snap, focusing on setting up various EV experiments. The reviewer highlights the extreme and rapid temperature drop, noting that several new Electrify America chargers failed to function in the cold, while older ABB units remained operational. The Sprinter van is moved to a heated garage due to its unsuitability for extreme cold without auxiliary heating. The reviewer also details charging strategies for different EVs, including a Model S and a Smart car, and expresses frustration with the unreliability of new EA charging infrastructure in cold weather. The video emphasizes the importance of winter tires, as demonstrated by the performance of studded tires on a Model S in snowy conditions, contrasting it with the struggles of non-studded tires on other vehicles. The overall tone is one of practical challenges and experimental setup amidst rapidly deteriorating weather conditions.