Summary
- Musk, Tesla, and others are involved in relief efforts for California fires
- Cybertruck orders in California paused for relief efforts
- SpaceX providing one month of free Starlink service to customers
- Tesla donates Cybertrucks to be used as battery banks in Altadena
- Tesla forgives Autopilot and FSD Supervised strikes in California for evacuees
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In response to the multiple fires in California that have forced evacuations and caused fatalities, Elon Musk and Tesla have announced relief efforts to aid those affected. The company is using Cybertrucks and Starlink to help authorities and evacuees. Some Cybertruck deliveries have been paused to prioritize relief efforts, and free Starlink service is being offered in affected areas. Tesla has also donated Cybertrucks to be used as battery banks in Altadena to power buildings for authorities fighting the fires.
SpaceX, another company owned by Musk, has also announced free Starlink terminals for affected areas in LA. Tesla is forgiving Autopilot and Full Self-Driving strikes in California to help those evacuating. Some Cybertruck owners have shared their experiences using the vehicle’s Powershare feature to keep their homes powered during outages. One user in Orange County used the Powershare feature to keep their household electricity running, using 25 miles of range in six hours with plenty of energy left.
In response to the California fires, Musk announced relief efforts including the use of Cybertrucks and Starlink to help those affected. Some Cybertruck deliveries have been delayed to prioritize relief efforts, and free Starlink service is being provided to affected areas. Tesla has also donated Cybertrucks to be used as battery banks in Altadena to power buildings for authorities fighting the fires. SpaceX is providing free Starlink terminals to affected areas in LA.
The North America account of Tesla announced that all Autopilot and Full Self-Driving strikes in California will be forgiven to aid those evacuating from the fires in LA. Some Cybertruck owners have shared their experiences using the Powershare feature to keep their homes powered during outages. One user in Orange County used the feature to keep their household electricity running, using 25 miles of range in six hours with plenty of energy left.
In addition to Musk’s relief efforts, FEMA has deployed Starlink in North Carolina for disaster relief operations, further highlighting the effectiveness and importance of utilizing Tesla’s products and services in assistance efforts during natural disasters. Overall, these relief efforts demonstrate Tesla’s commitment to supporting communities in times of crisis and leveraging innovative technology to provide aid where needed.
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