Will Hurricanes Prompt More Purchases of Electric Cars? 🚗🌪️

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  1. After a hurricane in Florida, there were reports of 16 lithium-ion battery fires, including six linked to electric vehicles (EVs).
  2. Despite these fires, many EV owners are using their cars as backup power sources during power outages.
  3. One man used his Ford F-150 Lightning to power his refrigerator and even helped his neighbor with theirs.
  4. EVs can power homes and appliances, making them valuable during blackouts.
  5. The trend of bidirectional charging could increase EV adoption, especially in hurricane-prone areas.

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