The issue with the Solar Grid Tie Inverter must be resolved, and resolved quickly.
The batteries won't last very long.
Therefore, Li Yu and his team need to set out as soon as possible, but since the weather is exceedingly cold now and they are dozens of kilometers away from the city center, they must make ample preparations.
The most critical issue for this trip is the vehicle. If the vehicle stalls in the icy and snowy conditions outside, it would be a major problem.
For this expedition, the oil used also needs to be changed to 0W-50 full synthetic oil; under temperatures of minus thirty to forty degrees, the oil would become extremely viscous, leading to very poor fluidity. Poor fluidity cannot provide the necessary protection for the engine.
If a serious issue arises with the engine while outside, repairing it in such cold conditions is one issue, the key is whether they can endure in the cold for so long.