Take from this what you want. I disagree cell orientation is entirely settled one way or the other.It means something to me: the question of whether there is any acceptable orientation other than upright is entirely settled, in the negative.
EVE-280 cells should these be clamped tight or spaced for expansion?
Which "side" is the side they mean you shouldn't put them on? The narrow side? That is my assumption based on the guidance.
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