Setting the temperature while the vehicle is on the charger can make the cabin more comfortable so the driver can minimize the use of the heat or air conditioning.
Singapore Airlines and ILFC (a big American leasing company and loyal Airbus customer) have called for a total re-think to give the A350 a wider fuselage and a cabin as comfortable as the one on the 787.
Where once business class was the primary revenue engine, it's increasingly important that every cabin and every seat is both profitable and comfortable.
The strength of the high-tech material allows airlines to raise cabin air pressure and increase humidity, which should make passengers more comfortable on long flights.