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Yesterday I confirmed with my GPS that the difference in elevation between the base of the hill to my house is 204 feet. It is a steep hill, so to gain that elevation, I only have to travel about 1800 feet. I already tried backing up the hill in reverse, and there was no problem, although it used about four of the battery bars.
This is a good test for the battery because the Prius uses only the motor in reverse. I want to try it again and take more careful measurements.
Can someone help with the calculations? How much energy in Wh is being used to elevate the Prius 204 feet?
Also, by using the battery this intensively, will it cause any harm?
Thanks for any help with this.
This is a good test for the battery because the Prius uses only the motor in reverse. I want to try it again and take more careful measurements.
Can someone help with the calculations? How much energy in Wh is being used to elevate the Prius 204 feet?
Also, by using the battery this intensively, will it cause any harm?
Thanks for any help with this.