How Tesla gave drivers fleeing Hurricane Irma more battery juice

Sep. 11, 2017

Some Tesla owners fleeing Irma were surprised to see their car’s battery capacity increase. The electric car company provided a software update for free to give drivers more range in the face of danger.

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Credits

Guest:

Will Oremus - senior writer for OneZero - @WillOremus

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Gina Pollack, Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole

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