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Toyota's 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid can keep a house running for nearly a week during power outages, but American buyers won't get this lifesaving feature. The Japan-spec SUV offers emergency backup power that could transform how families prepare for disasters.
A North Carolina company just unveiled three new sodium-ion batteries that promise to make home energy storage safer and more affordable than current lithium options. The timing couldn't be better as electricity costs rise nationwide and homeowners search for reliable backup power solutions.
GM Energy just launched a leasing program that lets electric vehicle owners use their cars as backup power for their homes without paying thousands upfront. The monthly payment plan could make reliable emergency power affordable for hundreds of thousands of EV drivers.
Imagine your car keeping your lights on for three weeks during a blackout. That's now possible with every current GM electric vehicle, plus a growing list of other EVs that can power your home when you need it most.
When winter storms knocked out power across America, electric vehicle owners discovered their cars could keep their homes running for days. Over 630,000 EVs now offer backup power capabilities, turning transportation into emergency lifelines.
A massive battery facility the size of 100 homes just switched on in Estonia, powerful enough to stabilize electricity for millions. It's a glimpse of how renewable energy is finally getting the backup power it needs to work reliably. #
The world just crossed a major threshold in clean energy, with battery storage installations hitting 100 gigawatts for the first time in 2025. This breakthrough marks a turning point where storage is no longer backup power but the primary tool keeping electric grids stable.
A backyard gazebo that generates electricity while providing shade and entertainment just hit the market. This isn't science fiction anymore—it's arriving in US backyards by late 2026.