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03.26.2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo View Post
remember the ampacity will be smaller unless you use a higher C rating than the 5000mah you have
But the lighter vehicle should draw less current. So yes, a smaller capacity battery wouldn't be able to produce as much current, but it wouldn't need to produce as much since the lighter vehicle presents a lower load.

I don't think the 25% lighter = 25% less current is quite right though either.
   
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