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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 entire length of the Americas ran out of battery in Chile’s Atacama Desert — the driest place on Earth — and had to deploy emergency solar panels on the side of the highway to survive.

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A YouTuber driving a Tesla Model X from the U.S. to Chile ran out of battery in the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth. He deployed emergency solar panels on the side of the Pan‑American Highway to generate a trickle charge and keep the vehicle alive. The incident, filmed and posted online, highlights the promise of solar power for long‑distance EV travel. It also underscores the real challenges of driving in areas where charging infrastructure is sparse.

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