Could lightning strike your car?

  • Metal cars act as Faraday cages, protecting occupants from lightning.
  • Dry storms are safer in vehicles; rain storms require additional precautions.
  • The electronic components of modern cars are vulnerable to electrical discharges.
  • Electric vehicles are designed to withstand lightning strikes, although they may suffer minor damage to electronic systems.
Germán Portillo

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