New Battery Coolant Helps Electric Cars Handle Heat Better

Actually, A123 Systems has developed a battery that can operate under extreme temp conditions, however I believe cost is leading the company to target military applications, not automotive. In researching li ions, I found that Tesla's temp range (in the 70 degree range)is NOT optimal when it comes to avoiding capacity loss, although better than the 90 degree temps sometimes experienced by Leaf batteries. Optimum temp from the chart I saw was at freezing, an impossibility for any system to achieve, and not wanted when using the battery. It recommended, and this was seconded by some familiar with 18650s (Tesla batteries) to store your batteries in the refrigerator when not in use. That's where I've put my li ions. We'll see.

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