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[–] CaptainBlagbird@lemmy.world 29 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I still see reflectors a lot. But I guess they might not be so popular anymore because with today's ACs you can cool down your car in seconds, while with only ventilation cooling it took way more time.

[–] Jimmycrackcrack@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 year ago

This seems like the most satisfactory explanation. I totally forgot that not every car had AC when I grew up in the 90s and I'm pretty sure my mum's old car that she used to lock with a steering wheel lock and try to keep cool with a reflector didn't have AC now that you mention it.

[–] navi@lemmy.tespia.org 6 points 1 year ago

Many EVs also have ways to either keep the cabin temp for extrended periods of time or precondition the car a few minutes before getting into the car (at the expense of a little energy).