Mission Darkness has introduced a CyberCylent EMP Faraday car cover designed for the Tesla CyberTruck and other electric vehicles to help mitigate the impact of solar flares and electromagnetic storms that reach Earth. Reports from CleanTechnica highlight this readied technology.
The CyberCylent EMP Faraday is built as a prefabricated car enclosure whose frame is wrapped in TitanRF fabric, a copper-nickel composite. TitanRF converts the enclosure into a Faraday cage, effectively blocking a broad spectrum of RF signals, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular signals such as 5G, GPS, RFID, NFC, and more. CleanTechnica notes that this approach can shield the vehicle not only from electromagnetic disturbances but also from potential cyber threats.
Solar flares occur with regularity, and the most intense events have the potential to disrupt electronics on Earth. In electric vehicles, critical components may be affected, leading to operational challenges or system downtime.
There are drawbacks to the CyberCylent EMP Faraday solution. First, blocking all radio signals means the vehicle would be unable to receive important software updates during periods of RF blocking. Second, the fabric composition makes the awning susceptible to rapid oxidation, which reduces outdoor longevity and suitability in certain climates.
Earlier, a Japanese firm, Sanwa Supply, introduced a keyboard designed for feet, marking another example of niche protective gear entering the market.