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==Sudden loss of power==
* '''Lightning:''' A nearby lightning strike while in a vehicle above 120 m in altitude will cause power to go out for about 10 seconds. It will also trip any circuit breakers, and has a reportedly small chance to damage any components not protected by a circuit breaker. 

*'''EMP:''' Similar to lightning, a nearby [[Weapon DLC#EMP Warheads|EMP warhead]] being set off will cause vehicles to lose power. EMP range is approximately 500 meters. Engines will be shut down by this, even if they are already running, and even if their throttle is a constant value which doesn't depend on power. Circuit breakers will be tripped, and resetting them will not fix the issue. Power will start coming back on after 55 seconds, and will ramp back up to full power by 60 seconds.

* '''Damage:''' Vehicle damage can be caused by collisions, fire, or by attacks from various weapons. Damaged batteries will stop supplying power. Other components, even circuit breakers, will continue to relay power even if damaged. Batteries lose all charge when damaged and will need to be recharged if repaired.

*'''High drain:''' Suddenly using large amounts of power can cause a decreased power supply to other components. For example, running a medium engine starter from a small battery while the engine is at full clutch can cause lights to flicker due to the large power draw, even though the battery may still have sufficient energy to run the lights normally after the engine has started.