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#684 of 723 Re: 78K miles with 96% of original charging capacity !! [larsb] by gagrice

Oct 28, 2005 (5:10 pm)

Replying to: larsb (Oct 28, 2005 1:29 pm)
So a battery only losing 4% charge in 78,000 miles means that the battery is holding up VERY WELL
 
C'mon, you know better than that. Batteries do not deteriorate in a linear fashion. That battery could have lost 4% in the last 4000 miles. It could get to 70% by 90k miles. It could have a cell go bad at any time. Batteries are going to be an issue after the warranty is up. What percentage do you have to lose before the auto maker will replace the battery? I have two Dell laptops. One is 6 years old and the battery is still great. My new one is less than 2 years old and the battery is good for less than 5 minutes. Both were treated the same. There is no way to know when a battery will die. You are at the mercy of the dealer on the warranty issue unless it craps out completely.

#685 of 723 Re: No cleaner vehicle [falconone] by gagrice

Oct 28, 2005 (5:14 pm)

Replying to: falconone (Oct 28, 2005 5:02 pm)
I have no idea who would buy something like that here in the NE.
 
I don't believe Honda sells them anywhere but CA. So you are probably right. With Natural gas doubling in price they probably are not that great on economy. They are still the cleanest vehicle EPA has tested. That was the issue.

#686 of 723 Re: 78K miles with 96% of original charging capacity !! [gagrice] by falconone

Oct 28, 2005 (5:22 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Oct 28, 2005 5:10 pm)
Your Dell Laptop does not have a computer optimizing its state of charge. If that were the case, you'd get a lot more use out of it. I'll put my faith in the 150,000 warranty. Heck, I bet if I sold it with 100,000 miles on it, I'd get a good price.

#687 of 723 Re: 78K miles with 96% of original charging capacity !! [falconone] by gagrice

Oct 28, 2005 (5:41 pm)

Replying to: falconone (Oct 28, 2005 5:22 pm)
I bet if I sold it with 100,000 miles on it, I'd get a good price.
 
That would be a wise move on your part.

#688 of 723 Re: 78K miles with 96% of original charging capacity !! [gagrice] by falconone

Oct 28, 2005 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Oct 28, 2005 5:41 pm)
Perhaps wise, but I have no intention. I want to conduct my own test and to prove to others that I can achieve 200,000 miles. Hopefully everyone is around to see it when I'm complete.

#690 of 723 Re: 78K miles with 96% of original charging capacity !! [falconone] by gagrice

Oct 28, 2005 (5:49 pm)

Replying to: falconone (Oct 28, 2005 5:42 pm)
I'll be here to hear you gloating. I hope your Prius makes it.

#692 of 723 Re: batteries!! [gagrice] by falconone

Oct 28, 2005 (6:09 pm)

It's not only Dell batteries. Most of the laptop makers probably use similar or the same suppliers. On another note, if I do hit that 200,000 mark and my batteries are in good shape will you buy me anything?

#693 of 723 Re: batteries!! [falconone] by gagrice

Oct 28, 2005 (6:27 pm)

Replying to: falconone (Oct 28, 2005 6:09 pm)
I will owe you several boxes of Krispy Kreme Donuts....

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