Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup can power homes in a U.S. first offering in which customers will be able to power their homes with an electric truck, the car manufacturer said on Wednesday. Ford and F-Series are partnering with U.S. solar company Sunrun to enhance home energy management and independence by using the onboard battery capability of the all-electric F-150 Lightning, Ford said. “F-150 Lightning with available Ford Intelligent Backup Power can provide power and security during an electrical outage – the first electric truck in the U.S. to offer this capability,” the company said. “Sunrun is the preferred installer of F-150 Lightning home charging solutions, including the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and Home Integration System, which enables the F-150 Lightning to store and supply power to homes in a variety of ways,” Ford added. F-150 Lightning will offer additional features in the future that could manage customers’ […]