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Can you use EV as backup power? Yes, you can, but in the long run, it’s better to use a fixed system with a backup generator to preserve your EV battery. Welcome to our series answering reader ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Let’s say you want a generator that can ...