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Lion temperature is still a big deal, which is why EVs (and exotics concerned about weight) will use a system to heat the lithium batteries in sub-zero temps.
by luma 8y ago
Lion temperature is still a big deal, which is why EVs (and exotics concerned about weight) will use a system to heat the lithium batteries in sub-zero temps.
Most ICE engines don't bother because it costs extra for not much benefit unless you're operating on the edge of performance. Actual race cars do away with the battery and starter altogether.
- indentit 8y agothat's interesting, how do they start a race car's engine? :)
- luma 8y agoExternally in the pits. No need carrying the weight of a starter or battery when you don’t need them on track.
- acomjean 8y agoI noticed that for racing off road motor cycles. They kick start them instead of carrying a battery/started motor. Or old time movies where people started airplanes by spinning the propeller by hand “airplane hand prop” Seems dangerous... https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-hand-prop-planes-Is-it-possible-to-hand-prop-every-plane https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-hand-prop-planes-Is-it-possi...