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One of the downsides of the lithium-ion battery systems used in electric vehicles is that their performance, reliability, safety and durability can be negatively affected by extreme temperatures. When the all-new Ford Focus Electric debuts later this year in the U.S. it will be powered by a lithium-ion battery – no news there. What is interesting, however, is that the battery system will use cooled and heated liquid to regulate battery temperature, which should extend battery life and maximize driving range. .. Continue Reading All-electric Ford Focus to use liquid cooled/heated lithium-ion battery system
Tags: Cooling, Electric Vehicles, Ford, Heat, Liquid, Lithium-ion, Thermal
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