dlb92 Posted September 3, 2013 at 03:02 AM Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 03:02 AM I hope the Panasonic batteries are better than Nissan batteries.. http://www.newfuelist.com/link/~6zee#.UiVQ8z_CbmY 70% after only 60,000 miles? That isn't good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted September 3, 2013 at 04:37 AM Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 04:37 AM Does the leaf use Li-ion or Ni-MH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre07 Posted September 3, 2013 at 08:34 AM Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 08:34 AM Does the leaf use Li-ion or Ni-MH?From what I was ready Stage one Hybrids use Ni-MH 2012 they were using Li-ion but they were having trouble with heat so they dropped the Manufacturer are going to start using new Batteries made by Hitachi. I believe Ford is doing it right by insuring the HVB are protected from heat and cold by maintaining a tight Temp range by turning on the AC or Heater as required, automatically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckJ Posted September 3, 2013 at 10:07 AM Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 at 10:07 AM (edited) From what I was ready Stage one Hybrids use Ni-MH 2012 they were using Li-ion but they were having trouble with heat so they dropped the Manufacturer are going to start using new Batteries made by Hitachi. I believe Ford is doing it right by insuring the HVB are protected from heat and cold by maintaining a tight Temp range by turning on the AC or Heater as required, automaticallyYou also effect battery capacity by overcharging and deep discharging. Perhaps some manufactures are setting those so as to get a higher miles / charge rating while sacrificing battery life. ChuckJ Edited September 3, 2013 at 10:08 AM by ChuckJ Andre07 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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