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Trucks Powering Homes During Outages | Bangor News

When Texas froze and left millions without power, one guy’s septic tank became his biggest problem—forcing him to flush with pool water. That wake-up call led him to rethink backup power, and now Ford’s new F-150 models (including PowerBoost and Lightning) let you plug your truck directly into your home’s electrical system to power your house during outages. It’s not just about driving—it’s about energy resilience. Automakers like Kia, Tesla, and GM are jumping into the home energy market, turning EVs into backup power sources and grid stabilizers. With grid demand rising and EV sales…

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