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Old 03-15-2009, 09:42 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by DragonChi View Post
overcharging can damage the battery. for optimal life of your battery, it's best to keep your charge at 70%. It's actually what the toyota prius does.
Yea, but you can't compare the batteries. All hybrids have Ni-MH, while laptops and electronics use Li-ions. Entirely different battery characteristics.
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