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.
Thanks to this propensity for self-discharge, a hybrid battery sitting in the garage for six months out of the year is not a happy hybrid battery. If a battery is to live a long and productive life, it needs to be utilized frequently.