Method for mitigating interference is established by means of a local wireless communication between a first portable communication device and a second PCD. The first connector includes a first housing and a plurality of signal and power contacts respectively mounted in the first housing. One pedal may be comfortably positioned for directing forward motion of the vehicle while the other may be more comfortable for reverse motion. The method further includes maintaining the reactant batch at a temperature between about 70\xb0 Fahrenheit and 180\xb0 Fahrenheit.