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Prius in desert climates?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by hlunde, Feb 8, 2012.

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  1. Former Member 68813

    Former Member 68813 Senior Member

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    LOL, all you said is completely false.
     
    #41 Former Member 68813, Jul 8, 2014
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    Not ALL of it. ;)

    The Lithium Ion battery IS only available in the PiP. :p

    SCH-I535
     
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    Easy to say; harder to support.
    I did my research beforehand: NiMH vs. Li-ion batteries - A battery Comparison
     
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    Its an interesting topic. I'd be interested if you have any other references as the one you quote has a few problems
    • It focuses on tiny batteries, eg cell phones, not the size we have for traction batteries
    • It says that NiMH has a higher energy density and then says the Li-ion is smaller
    • It doesn't quantify what it means by hot temperatures or hot weather and it does not mention the nature of the problems which could presumably be anything from a slight voltage change which is a problem in some electronic applications to total battery failure.
    • It makes assertions but does not support them by data or reasoning within the article or reference to sources where they can be verified
     
    #44 energyandair, Jul 11, 2014
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