So it seems as if the most simple way to add an additional set of batteries to the insight/ima would be to get a second factory battery and then setup high current relays. Wire this to an a/b switch on the dash and your done. I am guesiing that the system would not goof out too much when making the switch in terms of self correcting for the new battery's SOC.
The second battery (or possibly both) would also be charable via a set of charging relays that would disconnect the batteries from the IMA physically, and charge from grid. Thus you could 'lead-finger' around for a while then switch back to your primary.
Now, who has $2500 bucks laying around to try it?
Peace
-Jon
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2001 Honda Insight CVT (best segment 76.1MPG / 53 miles)
2005 Toyota Sienna (20.2 LMPG)
1968 Mercedes Benz 404s Swiss Army 4x4 (16MPG leaded only!)
The second battery (or possibly both) would also be charable via a set of charging relays that would disconnect the batteries from the IMA physically, and charge from grid. Thus you could 'lead-finger' around for a while then switch back to your primary.
Now, who has $2500 bucks laying around to try it?
Peace
-Jon
_____________________________________
2001 Honda Insight CVT (best segment 76.1MPG / 53 miles)
2005 Toyota Sienna (20.2 LMPG)
1968 Mercedes Benz 404s Swiss Army 4x4 (16MPG leaded only!)