Sunday, September 6, 2009

Understanding your hybrid's NiMH battery pack

As many of us know, our hybrid electric vehicles are equipped with battery packs consisting of chains of battery cells. Depending on the type of manufacturing technology and packaging, these battery cells can either by prismatic or cylindrical and there's much to be said about their management and longevity.

In any case, as your vehicle ages some new found behavior's may become more pronounced and an explanation may be needed in order to avoid undue concern or panic.

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Cheers;

1 comment:

  1. This is very interesting. The battery pack on my Honda Civic Hybrid was a mistery for me. Now I have a better idea how it works and what I should do to keep it in good shape.

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