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Old 01-24-2010, 11:24 PM   #35 (permalink)
bwilson4web
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Did you rebuild your pack with NHW20 cells? Would that difference adversely affect your results compared to someone else's who still had the NHW11 pack?
I'm still on the original pack and there is no evidence of deterioration since I began monitoring it. I suspect what I've learned about battery maintenance has led to me be being more gentle than ordinary drivers ... it may last a very, very long time.

The only operational mods from a stock Prius:
  • Type WS transaxle oil - the same as the NHW20, it reduces drag
  • Sumitomo T4s - running 50 psi, they are rated low rolling resistance
  • Water noodle lower grill block - in the Fall, Winter, Spring.
  • Commuting car only - we have a ZVW30 for cross country and errands
I also have a 1 KW inverter for emergency power but that has no impact on operation.

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