Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
First publishedJul 22, 13:03 UTC
Last updatedJul 22, 14:56 UTC · 10m ago
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Texas resident Kenneth Kovar has a home energy setup from Ford, in which drivers of certain popular F-150 models can plug their vehicle directly into their electric meter to power their home during an outage.
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- What's the story?
- Texas resident Kenneth Kovar has a home energy setup from Ford, in which drivers of certain popular F-150 models can plug their vehicle directly into their electric meter to power their home during an outage.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 10m ago.
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Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
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