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S Keith · 09-29-2017, 04:58 PM

Not sure. I know I've commented in this thread, but I can't say what's still valid and what's not. What I can say is that little, if any, applies to the CRZ.

CRZ and G2 Insight batteries are a different design than their predecessors (though not necessarily compatible with one another - maybe, but I don't know). They have had substantially better reliability.

If you could set the output of that device to about 118V, it would be useful for maintaining about 70-80% average SoC. I assume your goal is to charge the battery with a 12V source?

The fan is PWM controlled. You would need to make provisions for driving the fan while charging.

I can't envision your proposed "more batteries," 160V/diode/10A solution. The battery management system does not permit increases in voltage.

The FE gain from any modification associated with expanded battery capacity is unlikely to be advantageous due to the added weight.

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S Keith Master EcoModder Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ area Posts: 317 Thanks: 19 Thanked 177 Times in 125 Posts	Not sure. I know I've commented in this thread, but I can't say what's still valid and what's not. What I can say is that little, if any, applies to the CRZ. CRZ and G2 Insight batteries are a different design than their predecessors (though not necessarily compatible with one another - maybe, but I don't know). They have had substantially better reliability. If you could set the output of that device to about 118V, it would be useful for maintaining about 70-80% average SoC. I assume your goal is to charge the battery with a 12V source? The fan is PWM controlled. You would need to make provisions for driving the fan while charging. I can't envision your proposed "more batteries," 160V/diode/10A solution. The battery management system does not permit increases in voltage. The FE gain from any modification associated with expanded battery capacity is unlikely to be advantageous due to the added weight. Last edited by S Keith; 09-29-2017 at 05:03 PM..