Cars as Backup Power for Homes | Anchorage News

When Texas froze and homes went dark, one guy used pool water to flush his toilet—until he got a Ford F-150 that actually powers his house. Ford’s new vehicle-to-home tech turns electric trucks into backup generators, letting you plug in and run lights, fridge, and more. It’s cheaper than traditional generators and part of a bigger trend: Kia, Tesla, and GM are all jumping in as EV sales slow. With grids under strain and outages rising, your car might soon be your home’s power bank—though safety checks and utility approvals still apply. This could be the future of resilient living. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c56288562c60f6ec