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Old 06-24-2020, 08:04 PM   #72 (permalink)
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Speaking from the perspective of my i3, early versions have already been upgraded with larger capacity packs. The individual cells the packs are composed of are a standardized packaging supported by Samsung, and like the AA batteries you can buy off the shelf from any manufacturer, they hold no patent on the dimensions or use of their cells. Costs continue to decline as well.
Just like we used to see flathead engines being replaced with OHV ones, and now even DOHC made its way into restomods, while their maintenance would seem too expensive before.

Considering a more conservative approach, I haven't seen a Jeep CJ-3B with its stock Hurricane engine for a while.

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