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Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk plans to use Tesla's Cybertruck and Starlink technology to provide free internet to wildfire-ravaged areas of California.
Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Starlink, wrote in a post to his other company, X, that Cybertruck deliveries would be delayed over the next few days.
“My apologies to those who were scheduled to take delivery of their Cybertruck in California over the next few days,” he wrote. “We need to use these trucks as mobile base stations to power Starlink Internet terminals in areas of Los Angeles that don't have connectivity. New trucks will be delivered over the weekend.”
In another post, Musk said Cybertrucks equipped with Starlink and free internet will be deployed in a grid pattern throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area and Malibu in areas that need the technology the most.
Elon Musk announces that SPACEX will provide free STARLINK terminals in Los Angeles as fires rage
Musk also said there will be additional security personnel on board the Cybertruck and snacks and drinks will be provided to passersby.
The move comes three days after Musk announced he would provide free Starlink devices to the Los Angeles area.
He made the announcement as he retweeted a video of a reporter saying the connection was made possible thanks to Starlink internet service.
On January 7, 2025, the Eaton Fire breaks out in Pasadena, California, where strong winds destroy homes. (David McNew/Getty Images)
The reporter said that thanks to Starlink, “the only reason we can hear you and communicate with you now is because there is no cell phone service in this entire region.”
On Sunday morning, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman wrote in a post on X that putting out fires before they spread can be overcome with the help of companies like SpaceX, xAI, and Anduril Industries. He wrote that he did not think it was a “serious technical issue.” Founded by Palmer Luckey, the company specializes in autonomous systems, unmanned aircraft systems, and counter-unmanned aircraft systems.
“So [Elon Musk] and [Palmer Luckey]“Why not start a company that uses satellite, AI, and drone technology to extinguish fires before they spread?” asked Ackman in the post. You can imagine things like water delivery. The number of drones sent to extinguish the fire and the nature of the extinguishing agent (water, foam, dry or wet chemicals, etc.) will depend on the nature and scale of the fire. not placed [at] There is no risk that DEI will play a role in drone selection. What do you think? I would definitely like to invest in it. And that would be very good for California real estate values. ”
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Despite Musk's efforts to help, one user wrote to Musk on X, “California hates you and Trump,” and SpaceX's CEO acknowledged that was true.
“That's true for some people in California, and of course the press will accuse me of being arrogant, but if this saves even one home or saves someone's life… If it helps, we should still do it,” Musk responded.
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However, another user asked how they could donate their Cybertruck to support this effort.
“Let's put a Starlink device on the roof, open Wi-Fi, and drive a truck around the disaster area,” Musk said.
Musk argued that the Golden State wildfires could have been prevented, but regulations are getting in the way of taking steps to prevent them from spreading.
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FOX Business' Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report.
