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Elon Musk Deploys Tesla Cybertrucks to Support California Wildfire Relief

Tesla's Cybertrucks and Starlink provide power and internet to fire-ravaged areas in Los Angeles, while the company aids employees and communities in recovery efforts.

  • Elon Musk redirected Tesla Cybertrucks, originally slated for delivery, to serve as mobile power banks and Wi-Fi stations in wildfire-affected areas of Los Angeles.
  • The vehicles, equipped with Starlink terminals, are providing free internet access in regions where traditional communication networks remain down.
  • Tesla has deployed additional resources, including Mobile Powerwall Units, Megapack Chargers, and Supercharger stations, to assist with power needs in evacuation zones.
  • The company is offering housing, meals, and transportation to employees whose homes were destroyed or damaged by the fires, which have burned over 40,000 acres and claimed at least 24 lives.
  • Musk apologized to Cybertruck customers facing delivery delays, promising replacements by week's end, while announcing plans to send more trucks to the hardest-hit areas.
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