"Chicago Braces for Record-Breaking Cold and Stranded EVs Amid Winter's Icy Grip"

Dangerous cold temperatures and wind chill warnings are affecting the Chicago area, leaving some electric vehicle owners stranded due to charging station issues. The cold also caused problems on public transportation, with a minor derailment on the CTA's Orange Line. Experts advise staying indoors as frostbite and hypothermia can set in within minutes. Warming centers have been activated, and flight cancellations and school closures are in effect due to the extreme weather conditions.