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Re:A new chapter begins for EV batteries with the expiry of ... by juliusceasar on Monday November 17, 2025 @01:30AM (#45951282)
Using lfp at low temp is not an issue. Charging is the problem.
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Re:A new chapter begins for EV batteries with the expiry of ... by vardump on Monday November 17, 2025 @01:53AM (#45951366)
> Charging is the problem.

Which also occurs while driving, whenever you're decelerating.

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Re:A new chapter begins for EV batteries with the expiry of ... by dzhiurgis on Wednesday November 19, 2025 @03:42AM (#45977197)
> Using lfp at low temp is not an issue

Bjorn managed to get couple cars in coldgate condition - so cold and such low SOC that it's just not enough power to heat up battery and now you going highway at 60 km/h. IDK, maybe just a software fix, maybe an edge case, but it can happen.

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