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Old 12-29-2009, 05:09 PM   #13 (permalink)
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the issue is that lithium batteries degrade over time, aka a new laptop battery will only last 3 years from mfg date before it is under 50% capacity. I am not sure if other types last longer but that is what I found out about laptops last year when I rebuilt my own pack. I would be interested to see how long the Telsa's battery pack lasts before it needs replacement.
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