Ford and Resideo Partner on Vehicle-to-Home Energy Management Project

The EV-Home Power Partnership aims to use Ford's F-150 Lightning to power home HVAC systems, potentially saving homeowners money and reducing grid pressure.

• Ford and Resideo have announced a partnership to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management, using Ford's F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck to power home HVAC systems via a smart thermostat during peak hours.
• The project, named the EV-Home Power Partnership, aims to save homeowners money and reduce pressure on the electric grid.
• The simulation project will test the concept by integrating Ford’s truck with a Resideo smart thermostat, such as the Honeywell Home T9.
• The project is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024.
• Concerns have been raised about the efficiency of using EVs for daily energy management and the potential for battery degradation.

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