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Old 03-12-10, 09:51 AM   #13
razark
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Originally Posted by Freebird View Post
Let me know how that works for you.

I've had to limp home a couple times and the batts WILL extend your range, thanks. Any time you are running on batt power, the diesel isn't burning.

Gary
The point was that once the batteries are empty, you need to recharge them. Running the battery charge uses more fuel than just using the engines for propulsion.

Using the batteries to give you a little extra range can be done if you simply don't charge them once they are empty.
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