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Old 12-08-2009, 10:32 AM   #862 (permalink)
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Absolutely no doubt insulated/warmed batteries would help range and performance, but wouldn't be easy to do. The batteries are effectively divided into 4 separate groups distributed around the car: 4 together in the back, 2 paired over the motor, and 1 each sitting on either side of the radiator crossmember, complicating the job.

If I relied on this car for commuting or other regular use, I'd probably invest the effort. But I don't, so I won't.

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Have you ever done your patented rust-prevention oil-painting on it?
Not yet, but I may still do that before it gets too cold out there.
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