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Old 11-27-2016, 03:02 PM   #241 (permalink)
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Point of diminishing returns is further out than you would expect for 2 reasons
1) pukert makes the effective capacity higher with more cells due to lower discharge rate.
2) battery pack remains useful longer as capacity decreases.

Sure weight adds up, and eventually takes over, but largely more battery gives more power range and efficancy.

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