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Old 07-12-2009, 06:20 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by alohaspirit View Post
I saw that video when I read through your blog.
Just wondering if youll be making any more.


Im finding a trend when it comes to EV owners.
They dont test their full range.


Is this because a battery should never be 100% depleted?

or because they dont want to tow back?
Both. Lead Acid batteries should NEVER be taken past 80% depth of charge, or they could reverse cell voltage and die a very quick, possibly instant death. That, and I don't want to be calling AAA for a tow, it's kind of embarrassing and can give electric cars a bad name if people see your EV being towed away.

And yes, I do plan on making more videos, I just don't know when.
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