battery interchangeable?

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  1. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    The software for the other chemistry could be simply locked up in the computer of all the cars.
     
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    Could be, but nobody wants to chance ruining their car or their life. :eek:
     
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    Could just ask a reputable tuner to simply take a look. Making the Sonic run on E85 is just a software 'switch' to unlock the ethanol fuel maps.
     
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    No worries. Perhaps @Elektroingenieur can help you out.
     
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    Yes they do and it's no small circuit board. You know what also has a charge controller internally? Cellphone batteries.... Yes they look like they're simple batteries but they are not. There is very small basic circuit board integrated into the battery that limits charging voltage and whatnot.
     
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