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Tesla owner uses emergency solar to trickle charge after running out of battery in desert
A YouTuber driving a Tesla Model X the full length of the Americas hit 0% battery in Chile's Atacama Desert and used 287W solar panels to survive the ordeal.
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A Tesla owner's experience in the Atacama Desert highlights the limitations of electric vehicle technology in areas with limited charging infrastructure. The driver, who was traveling in a Tesla Model X, encountered a situation where the vehicle's battery ran out of charge in the desert. In response, the owner deployed emergency solar panels to trickle charge the vehicle. This incident underscores the challenges of long-distance EV travel in regions with sparse charging infrastructure.
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