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A battery LookAhead is a prediction of the state of a battery in the future. Enabled by the model-based algorithms found in Zitara Live, LookAheads are a configurable prediction of the state of a battery in response to the anticipated electrical and thermal loads. LookAheads answer critical operational questions such as voltage response, available energy, heat generation, and power capability.

What is a Battery LookAhead?

A battery LookAhead is a prediction of the state of a battery in the future. Enabled by the model-based algorithms found in Zitara Live, LookAheads are a configurable prediction of the state of a battery in response to the anticipated electrical and thermal loads. LookAheads answer critical operational questions such as voltage response, available energy, heat generation, and power capability.

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