Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk on Sunday announced that he was delaying the delivery of several Cybertrucks in Los Angeles, in order to help provide internet for Southern California communities who remain without power.
A series of wildfires began raging through Los Angeles last week and have resulted in more than 10,000 structures and homes having been damaged or burnt down. More than 35,000 residents remain without power as of Monday, per CBS News.
Musk apologized to the customers who were longingly anticipating their vehicles’ arrivals, but said replacement trucks will be delivered by the end of the week. Cybertrucks can provide backup power to a home for up to three days, according to Tesla’s website.
“Apologies to those expecting Cybertruck deliveries in California over the next few days,” Musk said in a post on X. “We need to use those trucks as mobile base stations to provide power to Starlink Internet terminals in areas of LA without connectivity. A new truck will be delivered end of week.”
Musk said the vehicles will be positioned with Starlinks and free WiFi in the greater Los Angeles and Malibu areas. […]
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