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Originally Posted by Sulu
This article was about the use of the Prius as a taxi, NOT the use by regular daily drivers. So, why would you expect it would mention battery decline over time for regular drivers?
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No the article is about "
Worries over the serviceable lifespan of battery packs have been at the forefront of many critics dislike of hybrid cars." (and that was right from the article) they are using taxi's as an example.
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Originally Posted by Sulu
Where did you hear that? That does not make sense. Rechargeable battery life is affected by the number of charge/discharge cycles it goes through.
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it is common battery knowledge! age is just as much of a factor as use. if age was not a factor then you could have one charge discharge cycle (and under your theory) the battery would be good 50 years later even 100 years later!
