Outlander Phev In Depth Observations - Mike Mas
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Work Around to Warm Battery
It seems that Mitsubishi's answer to the concern over a battery becoming "cold soaked" leading to possible plating was a software update, I am wondering how that is supposed to address the issue it there are no components like the heater that was installed in previous models.
It also occurred to me that a warming mat like those used to start seedlings could be affixed to the outside of the battery and the mat could be plugged in like a block heater in colder weather. I am wondering what the battery case is made from as if it is plastic or metal as metal is much more conductive. I am aware that a class action lawsuit may force Mitsubishi to install a heater of some sort that could work as a block heater as a result of the suit, but for those with an 23 or later Outlander PHEV if they are in cold climates maybe a seedling warming mat would get them by until then. Any thoughts on this idea?
Respectfully,
It also occurred to me that a warming mat like those used to start seedlings could be affixed to the outside of the battery and the mat could be plugged in like a block heater in colder weather. I am wondering what the battery case is made from as if it is plastic or metal as metal is much more conductive. I am aware that a class action lawsuit may force Mitsubishi to install a heater of some sort that could work as a block heater as a result of the suit, but for those with an 23 or later Outlander PHEV if they are in cold climates maybe a seedling warming mat would get them by until then. Any thoughts on this idea?
Respectfully,
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