Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
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A one-foot long adapter is shown connected to a 240-volt outlet onboard a Ford F-150 King Ranch, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Southgate, Mich. The adapter makes the vehicle compatible to plug into a longer, separate cable that connects to a transfer switch installed directly on one's electric meter. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)A one-foot long adapter is shown connected to a 240-volt outlet onboard a Ford F-150 King Ranch on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Southgate, Mich. The adapter makes the vehicle compatible to plug into a longer, separate cable that connects to a transfer switch installed directly on one's electric meter. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)A Pro Power onboard information screen is displayed on a Ford F-150 King Ranch, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Southgate, Mich. An available adapter makes the vehicle compatible to plug into a longer, separate cable that connects to a transfer switch installed directly on one's electric meter. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)FILE - Unsold 2026 F-150 pickup trucks sit in a long line outside a Ford agency April 12, 2026, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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A one-foot long adapter is shown connected to a 240-volt outlet onboard a Ford F-150 King Ranch, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Southgate, Mich. The adapter makes the vehicle compatible to plug into a longer, separate cable that connects to a transfer switch installed directly on one's electric meter. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
