Thread: Hybrid cars what to look for.

Getting these batteries delivered around the globe may get more difficult with the frequency that they are catching fire. I see a Tesla Grid tied mega storage battery pack in Queensland went into thermal runaway last night. Fire crews are just letting it burn....

Re nissan leaf batteries I read in Holland that when they get too old for cars they are beginning to put them in a battery box and with software interface and using them as backup batteries for houses as they are reliable and not prone to fires so at least being used for a longer time .

Well picked up my 2011 Lexus CT200H from the dealer and first tank of fuel (45L tank) I'm on target for about 750-800ish kms so far most of this being open road driving running 91 fuel. that's nothing to sneeze at as far as I'm concerned.

Originally Posted by dannyb

Well picked up my 2011 Lexus CT200H from the dealer and first tank of fuel (45L tank) I'm on target for about 750-800ish kms so far most of this being open road driving running 91 fuel. that's nothing to sneeze at as far as I'm concerned.

Had the toyota rep call in. Apparently there's a filter and blower motor somewhere in toyotas (could be other makes as well) that cools the battery. Might be worth checking it as he said their starting to get a few cases of cooked batteries....

Originally Posted by blip

Had the toyota rep call in. Apparently there's a filter and blower motor somewhere in toyotas (could be other makes as well) that cools the battery. Might be worth checking it as he said their starting to get a few cases of cooked batteries....

In lots of the Toyotas it’s in the back seat foot well. Doesn’t seem like the smartest place for it but give it a check once in a while and it’ll be fine. I have a reminder on my phone to check it once a month. Batteries running over temp will reduce their life.

Lots of YouTube cleaning vids around for this also.. my kids carseat is directly above it so gets all sort "Stuff" down there.

Very simple to give it a clean

Originally Posted by spnz

Lots of YouTube cleaning vids around for this also.. my kids carseat is directly above it so gets all sort "Stuff" down there.

Very simple to give it a clean

Checked mine today, clean as a whistle

Kids carseats - FFS. What a collector of crap! I banned the little sods from eating in the car - still end up with food down them and the insides of about 16Kg of toys that were never designed to come apart.