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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Not a practical question but interesting anyway.
Century batteries reckon modern vehicle charging systems (smart charge?) might be to blame, with CO2 emmissions causing the problem: Q. Why has my battery gone flat? Undercharging - This is the most common cause of a flat battery. Modern vehicle charging systems are designed to reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy by increasing battery usage, while at the same time not providing sufficient charge to fully recharge the battery. https://www.centurybatteries.com.au/...sked-questions I wonder how true it is, and how much CO2 is needed to make a new battery. |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Does it make a difference emissions/economy wise? Probably not enough to be noticeable
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2012
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If the charging system is working properly, this should not be an issue.
Under conditions of high battery charge, the system relies on over-run to charge. Should battery condition drop, the system should charge as per a conventional system.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Goulburn NSW
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With approx 3 hours per day driving, and the additional "excitement" of headlights and driving light on, mine seems to keep a reasonable charge.
Go figure.......
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