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Does the battery management cool the battery while parked and not plugged in?

Discussion in 'Chevrolet Volt' started by andi1111, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. andi1111

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    My Ampera is waiting at the dealer outside, on a hot sunny day and fully charged, but not plugged in. Does the BMS take care and cool the battery even if it is not plugged in?
     
    #1 andi1111, Jul 7, 2012
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    Yes it does my car was on the garage all week and when I came home it was on. There was zero loss in milage although per green charge it was down to 97%
     
    #2 bajapat, Jul 7, 2012
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    Thank you! That calmed me down :)
     
    #3 andi1111, Jul 7, 2012
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    #4 scottf200, Jul 8, 2012
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    Thank you for the link! I will register at the Volt forum.
     
    #5 andi1111, Jul 8, 2012
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