Parking a Hybrid Outdoors All Summer in Phoenix: Battery Damage Risk
A hybrid parked in Phoenix sun can sit at 140°F+ inside for hours. Here's what that heat soak does to a NiMH pack and how to park smarter.
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A hybrid parked in Phoenix sun can sit at 140°F+ inside for hours. Here's what that heat soak does to a NiMH pack and how to park smarter.
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