Photo: Brad Kathrins (iStock by Getty Images) While flying planes are hardened to withstand lightning strikes, airports are typically a cluster of free-standing structures on a flat, open plot of land. The ongoing increase in lightning strikes caused by climate change is a direct danger to facilities and people on the ground. The adage that … Read more
Vehicle-to-grid technology is slowly expanding, with more automakers and power companies starting to offer the functionality. Ford, Sunrun and the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company have partnered with three F-150 Lightning owners to use V2G tech to shore up the state’s power grid. Ford Is Gearing Up To Make A Lot More F-150 Lightnings Ford … Read more
Amy Robach has a deep aversion to the Fourth of July — one rooted in personal trauma. The former “Good Morning America” host was discussing holiday traditions with T.J. Holmes, a fellow ex-host and her boyfriend, on an episode of their “Amy and T.J.” podcast when she admitted she had a “Debbie downer” story to … Read more
Lightning and heavy rains have killed at least 49 people across Pakistan in the past three days, officials said Monday, as authorities in the country’s southwest declared a state of emergency. Some deaths occurred when lightning struck farmers harvesting wheat. Rains caused dozens of houses to collapse in the northwest and in eastern Punjab province. … Read more
A man on the ground in California captured a once-in-a-lifetime video when he snagged a shot of a lightning bolt striking a plane in mid-air this week. A rare thunderstorm over San Jose provided the excitement. Is The New Toyota Land Crusier A Real Land Cruiser? | Jalopinions The guy, William Justo, was kind enough … Read more
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is one of the fastest-charging EVs on the market. Thanks to its 800-volt architecture and 350-kW maximum charging speed, the Ioniq 6’s 77.4-kWh battery pack can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in less than 18 minutes. That’s especially nice when paired with the 361-mile range of the SE RWD … Read more
