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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer
Um, guys, where do you think the electricity comes from? The capacity of the battery is almost totally irrelevant since you need to recharge exactly as much electricity as you use. Larger batteries do allow prolonged EV mode but you eventually have to recharge all that back.
Of course it's important for plug-in hybrids or pure electrics, but it's not that important for hybrids.
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The capacity of the battery is extremely relevant for real life driving !
A lot of energy gets wasted because the battery is already fully charged, other times extra assist is needed but the battery is already discharged.
Obviously there has to be some balance, the IMA has to be able to charge and discharge the battery to some range. You don't want to never be able to completely charge or discharge the battery. There also has to be a weight vs. performance compromise. I've driven only a few miles in the HCH but I already notice that it could benefit with a higher-capacity battery, the software can also get some improvements... that's what makes this technology so exciting ...lots of potential.