Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire
After repeatedly bashing California’s response to the raging wildfires blazing through Los Angeles County, Elon Musk used his Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX to lend responders a hand.
Elon Musk announced Sunday that he is sending Tesla Cybertrucks to Los Angeles after fires have torn through the region.
The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire
Elon Musk shifts Cybertruck deliveries and Starlink terminals to support LA wildfire recovery with Wi-Fi and Tesla power solutions.
A Los Angeles County community near the Eaton Fire is getting help as wildfires have ravaged through residents’ homes throughout the past week. Altadena, a census-designated place just north
A “particularly dangerous situation red flag warning” - a relatively rare alert - remains in effect across Los Angeles. Follow updates here.
Tesla started offering discounts on new Cybertruck vehicles in its inventory this week, according to listings on the company's website. Discounts are as high as $1,600 off new Cybertrucks, with ...
The Palisades fire wreaked significant havoc on the nearby city of Malibu. In an interview, Mayor Doug Stewart said that the state has taken charge of debris removal efforts, praising its effective management of the cleanup after the 2018 Woolsey fire, but the process of building back is a long one.
Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires.
The initial phase of cleanup involves the removal of materials most at risk to public health, according to Tara Fitzgerald, an incident commander with the agency. That includes pesticides, batteries or fuels and other products that would normally be considered hazardous household waste.
A fire broke out at California's Moss Landing Power Plant on Thursday, which one official called a "wake-up call" for the sustainable energy industry.