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Can someone please explain why cold is bad on Li+ ion batteries; when they are used on Mars Rovers; like Curiosity?
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- ignoramusLv 73 months agoFavourite answer
Well, I would presume that on the Rover they are heated to maximise efficiency.
- Anonymous3 months ago
can someone explain why you ask the same question when the answer is clearly that the batteries are insulated and heated
- 3 months ago
Colder temperatures impedes the speed at which chemical reactions occur inside the battery, which is necessary to produce current.
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