Batteries on wheels: How your EV could also power your home
Electric vehicle owners in Texas used their car batteries to power their homes during a 2024 hurricane. The vehicles, including GM and Tesla models, were able to keep homes running for days after the storm knocked out power to over 2 million people.
A hurricane in Texas left over 2 million people without power in 2024. Some electric vehicle owners used their car batteries to power their homes. The vehicles included GM models, Tesla's Cybertruck, and Ford's F-150 Lightning. These cars were able to keep homes running for days. The technology allows electric vehicles to act as backup power sources. This can be useful during natural disasters.
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