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Old 03-23-2017, 09:21 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by FordMan View Post
Too bad a person couldn't put a couple batteries together in parallel for the HSD
That would actually be a MUCH easier solution; however, putting NiMH in parallel can have catastrophic results should any of the cells wander outside the normal operating range, but again, there would be no measurable benefit and likely a penalty associated with the permanent weight increase.

Now is a good time to mention that anyone deliberately trying to extend EV mode of any hybrid through driving style is likely hurting their mileage (excess battery usage must be replaced by additional gas engine running) and hastening their battery demise due to deeper charge/discharge cycles.
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