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Old 21st Dec 2018, 17:36
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Originally Posted by BleedingOn
Also, if we’re talking some sort of lithium based battery in the mix, temperature would be a big factor. Certainly the range of electric cars is markedly reduced in cold temps. I can only imagine that would be a major consideration of high altitude operation
There are other considerations, too.

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