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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This could be used to market EVs, "they can even cook your dinner!"

Did you lose power because of the weather?

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

I do agree, but my "can use an air fryer" good news story is probably trumped by the already existing "saved a kids life" story :(

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/01/amazing-queensland-mum-uses-electric-car-to-save-sons-life-with-dialysis-during-power-outage

We always lose power during storms cause there's a combination of trees and overhead power lines in our area. The two do not mix.