Why is the hybrid battery cover still on

[powerboatr]

My 23 is not a hybrid...why is the battery cover installed, other than having a small bit of heat shielding on it?????
I can see this empty shell.....being a road hazard..

 

[Cdubya]

Why do you call it a battery cover? Just because in the hybrid, that's where the battery is? It's an undershield, presumably for protection, air flow and noise rejection.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Road hazard? Yall come up with some wild theories. lol

 

[powerboatr]

Noise rejection...I don't think so
Maybe a bit of aero smoothing
It's not tight to body and easily wiggles.
Which makes noise
Imo it is like having a big horn hanging out
I am going to remove it and put some deadening material on the bare skin
At least

 

[powerboatr]

Road hazard? Yall come up with some wild theories. lol

You know that was a jab at the f150 diaper cover that departs from not being put on right after oil changes

 

[UNBROKEN]

It’s there for aerodynamics and fuel mileage. Any noise it may make is inaudible inside. Removing it would likely make even more noise from air passing the now rough undercarriage.