[quote=gpsman1;161260]To use two stock hybrid batteries you would need an A/B switch... basically use one at a time. I don't think it has been tried in a Ford. There are so many communication wires/monitors involved, that I don't think it is feasible to just connect the high power lines in parallel. Plus you will have all that extra weight, and not much more EV time.
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I know there are alot of communication monitors involved, but with another battery in parallel would the computer really know? What would tell the computer there is more battery capacity on hand? Obviously it would take longer to get SOC up (and longer to run it down which is a good thing) but I know I've seen you guys on here get to the upper end of SOC....more capacity on hand would be a good thing at those times. Also on the EV part...I know everyone like to not use any gas but wouldn't the extra capacity help out more for assist driving and increase mpg other than just straight EV mode? Like in that Leno video....doesn't look like he was in EV much as Jay was beating on it, but was getting almost 50mpg doing it, I assume he was getting some good assist to get that number? I don't mind buying SOME gas, mpg in the 40+ all the time would be great
