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Tesla prepared to deploy mobile Superchargers in areas affected by Hurricane Milton

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As per a report from NBC News , Hurricane Milton continued to intensify as it approached the Tampa Bay, Florida area. With the east coast of the United States still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, tensions are high as Hurricane Milton grew into a Category 4 storm with wind speeds of up to 155 mph.

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Starlink Cellular approved to operate during Hurricane Milton 

Teslarati

Hurricane Milton picked up strength as it approached Florida, making it a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph. Its eye and eyeball may hit the Tampa area. It is expected to weaken before hitting Florida but double in size, meaning it will impact a larger area.

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Tesla Cybertruck owners share insights after Hurricane Helene encounter

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One owner, Calvin Hudson , who lives 40 minutes south of Tampa, shared a couple of images showing the floodwaters in his area being handled by his Cybertruck’s Wade Mode. NEWS: Some Cybertruck owners in Florida are using Wade Mode after Category 4 Hurricane Helene (up to 140 mph winds) made landfall tonight.

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These solar streetlights can withstand Category 5 hurricanes

Baua Electric

Since Tampa-based Streetleaf was founded in 2019, its installed over 8,000 solar streetlights across the US. They have a wind rating of 160 mph. Photo: Streetleaf Streetleafs solar-powered streetlights can withstand Category 5 hurricanes, and the company aims to deploy them across Florida to boost storm resilience.

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