A new meter attachment makes it easier to deploy EV batteries as home backup power generators in case of an outage (screenshot courtesy of Ford Motor Company).
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US President Donald Trump has definitely slowed, but definitely not stopped, the vehicle electrification movement. Signs of a rebound keep popping up, particularly in EV-friendly California. Saving money on fuel is the main attraction, of course. With climate-related storms becoming a common occurrence, automakers are also pitching EVs as emergency backup generators. A case in point is Ford, which has just hooked up with the firm Global Power Products to take the hassle out of vehicle-to-home systems.
V2X Is Mainstream Now
The idea of using an EV battery for non-mobility purposes surfaced in the early 2000’s. It makes sense, considering that EV batteries are powerful enough to do many other chores besides moving a vehicle from one place to another.
