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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 days ago

are electric cars the next power generators for homes without electricity?

Drivers bring over their Polestar 3 model next to their house. Then, they set up the home energy unit from dcbell called Ara. The last is the software that manages the energy flow between the vehicle, house, and electrical grid, transforming the car into a power generator while parked. The company says that when the vehicle sits at home, it can send stored energy from its battery into the house and transfer it back to the grid when the grid needs support.
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frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Ford's Answer To Higher Electric Rates: A Much Smarter Way To Charge

F-150 Lightning owners in select markets can store low-cost electricity, use bi-directional charging to power homes, and earn money while supporting the grid.
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