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Old 12-05-2006, 11:44 PM
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Default Re: Warming a cold HV battery

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Originally Posted by Pravus Prime View Post
I assume you mean beyond Nickel Metal Hydride?

Just to jump back to the original topic, are we in agreement that using the jump start button to warm the battery every time in the winter isn't a good idea? Or did I miss something?
"...are we in agreement...."?

Absolutely...!

Not a good idea in any case, but...

In order for this to work, and work well, you would have to begin with the hybrid battery already discharged down to, or near the 30% level.

No (re)charge required? No heating of the hybrid battery due to the charge rate.
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