EVs take on new role as home backup power
July 22, 2026 5:00 pm, EDT 2026 Ford F-150 pickup truck in Centennial, Colo. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press, File) key takeaways: Automakers are expanding home and grid energy services as U.S. electric vehicle sales are projected to decline 23.8% year over year in the first half of 2026. Ford and Global Power Products introduced an adapter