A123 points to a recent breakthrough with batteries that can work in a wide range of temperatures without the need for external cooling or heating.

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Instead of your heating system wasting energy and your money through constant and unnecessary use, your heating can be regulated and used far more sparingly with insulated internal and external walls.

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In low external temperatures, the battery is quickly brought up to operating temperature with the aid of an electric heating element.

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