narrative. 1  narratage-The technique of having one character in the role of storyteller or the act of inserting bits of explanation into a narrative. 2  narrative-First an adjective meaning telling the facts of a story, from Latin narrare, which is also the base of narrate.
Although hybrid batteries were intended to last the lifetime of the vehicle, some battery packs are losing power and performance earlier than their owners would like. Tell-tale signs include low energy, reduced torque, quick loss of battery charge, limited performance and significantly lower gas mileage.
Other issues that could cause your UPS battery to fail when you need it the most include: 1  Improper use of the battery. 2  Over-cycling by going through too many recharge and discharge cycles. 3  Leaving the battery in storage for an extended period of time without charging the battery.  Using the wrong float voltage.