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EV-to-home power requires bidirectional hardware most cars and chargers lack

Many EVs carry enough battery capacity to power a house, but doing so requires vehicle-to-home (V2H) compatibility, a bidirectional charger with a DC-to-AC inverter, and an islanding or transfer switch. Without that specific hardware, energy cannot flow backward from the car into the home, regardless of battery size. The report also distinguishes V2H from vehicle-to-load (V2L), which only powers individual devices rather than an entire household.

engadget.com · 2026-11-07

Lemmo launches Lemmo 3 cargo e-bike with semi-solid state battery

German e-bike maker Lemmo has released the Lemmo 3, a step-through longtail cargo bike that is among the first e-bikes to use a semi-solid state battery. The bike carries a 960Wh battery rated for up to 180km of range, which Lemmo says is 20 percent smaller and lighter than a comparable lithium-ion pack while lasting 30 percent longer. The removable battery can also output power for AC appliances and USB-C devices, and the bike uses the MIK HD accessory mount standard, weighing 39kg including battery.

theverge.com · 2026-10-01