Powerful weekend wind gusts frustrated efforts to beat back the massive Kincade Fire that’s cutting a destructive path through Northern California’s wine country. The fire has prompted the evacuations of nearly 200,000 people as it marches toward the county’s population hub of Santa Rosa.

More evacuation orders were issued overnight in Sonoma County, though weather will offer a brief reprieve from high winds before another major wind event begins. Authorities warned residents Monday that “if you are under a mandatory evacuation for the #Kincadefire please do not go home. It is still not safe to return.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has declared a statewide emergency as fires rage at both ends of the state —

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Last night I watched an episode of , "THE AFFAIR", a very popular series on TV. The main character(Helen) was very lucky to be in a luxurious Tesla that had the   “bioweapon-defense mode” feature.  She like others was trying to escape the smoke and leave the area...and was lucky that her Tesla's air inside her vehicle was nice and fresh.  Who wouldn't like that.

 this feature is proving a savior in California

https://interestingengineering.com/teslas-bioweapon-defense-mode-is-becoming-a-savior-against-wildfires

Californian Tesla Models X and S owners are rejoicing at their choice of cars right now. These models come with an air filtration feature called the 'Bioweapon Defense Mode,' which is proving very useful during the ongoing wildfires in the Western U.S. State. 

Tesla placed a lot of importance on the Model X, in particular. The company reduces the vehicle's outside air pollution impact with its electric system, and it also reduces air pollution in the car itself.

Boasting a HEPA air filter system, Tesla states that it is 10 times bigger than regular cars' air filtering systems.

Bioweapon Defense Mode

Tesla states that when it is working at full capacity, the Tesla Model X's Bioweapon Defense Mode is "100 times more effective than premium automotive filters."

Seemingly, the HEPA air filter system removes "99.97% of fine particulate matter and gaseous pollutants, as well as bacteria, viruses, pollen, and mold spores."

The feature was later added to the Model S, enabling more people to benefit from the fresh air while they're in their vehicles — it's not only useful for regular air pollution but also unforeseen wildfires as well. 

Californian wildfires

California has its fair share of wildfires, which can, unfortunately, be utterly devastating at times. As these fires rage on, they release dangerous levels of smoke and unbreathable air, sometimes resulting in fatalities.  

As a state, California is one of the leading ones for Tesla ownership. This may prove to be beneficial not only for the environment but for residents fleeing these fires. 

Last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the "Bioweapon Defense Mode could be useful to escape some areas where the air quality is extremely bad," — when there are wildfires. 

Musk was not wrong. 

Tesla owners have been posting videos on Twitter and online, as their Teslas drive through some areas with black smoke, and raging fires.

Luckily for them, they have the air filter feature that is helping them to breathe good quality air as they make their way through these areas. 

Of course, this does not mean Tesla Models S and X owners should be driving through fires and putting themselves at risk.

However, if they are in areas where it's still safe to drive through and escape the air pollution and fires, all the while breathing good air, then this feature is proving invaluable to them. 

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Imagine driving for those with asthma..if the air inside could be better.

Olof Tenghoff@OlofTenghoff

 

 

@elonmusk Thank you & @Tesla for #Bioweapon Defence Mode. Our daughter’s life depended on it. No more asthma attacks in the car.

Now picture for a moment the air quality in China....and your choice for a luxury electric car.

Which would you buy??

Sure would love to sit in the car when the skunks spray or when driving through cow pastures.

article from the past:

https://slate.com/technology/2016/05/tesla-model-x-s-bioweapon-defense-mode-is-really-about-china-air-pollution.html

Bioweapon defense mode is not a marketing statement, it is real,” the company concluded. “You can literally survive a military grade bio attack by sitting in your car.”

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Baosteel is lucky to have  Tesla as a customer and we are lucky that Baosteel is a  patient shareholder of Noront.