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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by FJRCRAZED, Apr 24, 2006.

  1. FJRCRAZED

    FJRCRAZED New Member

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    This might sound real stupid but why is the battery vent on the Inside of the car???
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FJRCRAZED @ Apr 24 2006, 01:54 PM) [snapback]244347[/snapback]</div>
    Because outside temperature can be extreme. The air temp inside is atleast human tolerable. The Prius That Shook The World book talked about this simple engineering solution to the battery overheating issue.


    Dennis
     
    #2 usbseawolf2000, Apr 24, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FJRCRAZED @ Apr 24 2006, 10:54 AM) [snapback]244347[/snapback]</div>
    The battery compartment in the Prius is connected to the interior of the car by a vent and a fan draws the air from inside into the battery compartment. Toyota knew that the driver and passengers would want to keep within a fairly narrow range of comfort year 'round...so the battery compartment is fed air that's either cooled or heated to the temperature of the interior.
     
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    Thanks
     
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  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    The old Prius had the vent outside. Trouble is, you'd have to be careful not to spray water into the vent when washing the car.
     
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  6. Frank Hudon

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 24 2006, 02:44 PM) [snapback]244480[/snapback]</div>
    also has a vent on the rear package shelp that has the same waring as the G2 about covering it up. The one on the rear C pillar is the discharge vent.
     
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