First look at an ongoing test product: the small, quiet, propane-fired ALP by ProPower LLC inverter generator.

This little generator packs a huge punch when it comes to convenience and preparation for emergencies. Here's what makes it ...

The generator is equipped with two standard 120-volt 15-amp three-prong power outlets and a 12-volt receptacle.

It may even use one motor to power the wheels along with the engine while the second motor acts as a generator to recharge the battery. MORE: 2016 Chevrolet Volt: 50-Mile Range, 41 MPG, Five Seats ...