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Originally Posted by redpoint5
I've also heard it's easier to block the air intake in a gen III. Taxis regularly taking rear seated passengers are more likely to have the vent blocked... then there's the problem of dust/lint building up.
Keith, what's your experience with Li-ion battery replacement? |
Yep. That lint screen doesn't help anything.
I have only encountered 1 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with a failed battery. Fortunately, the dealer had their head up their butt, and the owner was still under warranty.
I have encountered a BMW ActiveHybrid7 Series with a failed battery. There were less than 1000 of those produced, and there is no aftermarket. BMW wanted $15K for the battery.
Generally speaking Lithium is more reliable than NiMH provided it is properly cooled. The chemistry essentially demands it. An example of a crap Lithium pack is the Leaf. AZ owners saw 30-40% reduction in range in 1-2 years due to their poor cooling system.