One of the biggest news in 2012 was Hurricane Sandy and its devastating effect on the East Coast. Plenty of personal struggles resulted from the natural disaster, including thousands of homes owners who were left without electricity. One story that stood out to me, however, was how some of the victims used their hybrid car to power their homes while waiting for the utility company to restore electricity. Many did this by rigging their Toyota Prius with power inverters. See the video below.
It seems to me that in a zombie apocalypse, some folks out there will be in need of electricity for whatever reason. Whether it be water heating, cooking, or heat, electric power will be useful. And since hybrid car technology is ubiquitous, it doesn't hurt to keep it in mind as a resource.
See the video below from MrEnergyCzar of Youtube. He's demonstrating how to generate back-up power using a Chevy Volt with a power inverter that plugs directly to the car's cigarette lighter.
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