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"Steve Firth" wrote in message
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
harry wrote:
Range only decreases gradually with age. If you weren't
driving far it would be OK.



No, it doesnt.

The typical lithium battery has a half life of about 3 years. You lose
about half the capacity every three years. After 6 its toast.


Is there anything else you don't understand, other than half life?


Most of your life must be over by now