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Originally Posted by Schlok
Lithium Iron Phosphate (C/LiFePO4) is what this battery is, and is indeed still a lithium ion battery. The variation in the chemistry makes the voltage profile more like that of lead acid and also allows it to have a high rate capability (C rate) aka 'can discharge a lot of current.' This battery does NOT like to be charged below 0°C and if done will cause dendrites which can penetrate the cell separator and cause a catastrophic failure. Also at high temperature, above 45°C this battery will NOT want to be charged either and might even go into 'open circuit' condition to protect itself.....
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Thanks for this info.
I think we can all be of the general consensus that this is a Spring thru Fall battery and should be pulled for the winters. Honestly, I don't see why anyone who isn't tracking or racing where tenths matter would want to run one of these. And it's really not a modification that anyone can see.