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perryjack · 02-20-2013, 09:55 PM

the reason why Honda don't use 6800 or 7000mah, is not because of another reason:
the rare earth metal is very expensive and need to purchase from china.
In fact, their new version of battery drop to 5800mah, in order to save money.

02-20-2013, 09:55 PM	#140 (permalink)
perryjack EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the reason why Honda don't use 6800 or 7000mah, is not because of another reason: the rare earth metal is very expensive and need to purchase from china. In fact, their new version of battery drop to 5800mah, in order to save money.