Severe flooding hits the state of Kentuckyin the United States, Ford decided to send two F-150 Yıldırım vehicles to assist the rescue teams in the region.. The cars were used to support 10 to 15 families in their homes.
Rescuers were able to use vehicles as power outages hit all affected areas in the state. F-150 Lighting as a power source for power tools. Donated trucks can provide up to 9.6 kW and ten 120 V outputs plus an additional 240 V output.
An aerial view of the severe flooding affecting eastern Kentucky. TR continues to monitor the situation in Appalachia and is ready to provide support as needed. pic.twitter.com/Rj3GJR7rGd
— Team Rubicon (@TeamRubicon) 29 July 2022
So far, the natural disaster has killed 37 people and injured dozens, setting a record water level in the area. Also, some places in the state were without electricity for a while.
The technology that makes it possible to use the vehicle’s energy is called the Intelligent Backup Power, developed by Ford to serve as an energy source in times of need. Its base battery is 98kWh and can last up to 10 hours.
Kentucky is a part of us @Ford family, that’s why we work @FordFund to support communities affected by devastating floods by sending #F150Lightning Pros and F-150s with Pro Power Onboard. Trucks will be used for cleaning work and mobile power supplies in the area. ???? pic.twitter.com/MNlFR0w2On
—Jim Farley (@jimfarley98) August 4, 2022
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Also, electric vehicles may be the best option in case of natural disasters, as gas stations can be affected by such flooding. For example, after Hurricane Sandy, gas stations took a long time to come back, and many people were able to use electric cars to help their neighbors.
Electric vehicles may also be the best option to avoid man-made natural disasters, as these cars reduce carbon emissions. In fact, reducing the impact of carbon on the atmosphere is one of the few ways to reduce extreme weather events caused by human impact on nature.
Source: Tec Mundo
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