The Pacific Gas & Electric Company is planning pilot programs this year to study the use of Ford and GM's electric vehicles as backup power for homes in case of blackouts.
this week announced pilot programs with California's Pacific Gas & Electric Company that will study the use of electric vehicles as backup power sources during blackouts and for energy storage that can help stabilize the grid.
Upcoming electric models from both automakers are being developed with bi-directional power capability that allows them to send power from the vehicle's battery back into a home's electrical system.
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