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A method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of batteries in a hybrid marine vessel utilize a compartment to store the batteries and various conduits to conduct air to and from that compartment. A heat exchanger can draw air from the compartment and cool the air for use in the cabin of the

A method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of batteries in a hybrid marine vessel utilize a compartment to store the batteries and various conduits to conduct air to and from that compartment. A heat exchanger can draw air from the compartment and cool the air for use in the cabin of the marine vessel. The air from the cabin can be directed into the compartment to provide a flow of air that carries heat away from the batteries in the compartment and toward the heat exchanger.

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I claim: 1. A method for controlling battery temperature on a hybrid vehicle, comprising the steps of:providing a compartment which is configured to contain a battery;providing a cabin in which a passenger of said vehicle can perform functions associated with the operation of said vehicle;providing

I claim: 1. A method for controlling battery temperature on a hybrid vehicle, comprising the steps of:providing a compartment which is configured to contain a battery;providing a cabin in which a passenger of said vehicle can perform functions associated with the operation of said vehicle;providing a heat exchanger;conducting a first flow of air through said compartment and in thermal communication with said battery;conducting a second flow of air through said cabin;directing said second flow of air out of said cabin and into said compartment;directing said first flow of air out of said compartment and into said heat exchanger;conducting a third flow of air through said heat exchanger; anddirecting said third flow of air out of said heat exchanger and into said cabin.