After the Russian attack on Ukraine, numerous Twitter users have called for consequences. Musk initially supports Ukraine in other ways.
San Francisco – More and more companies from Europe and the US* are reacting to the Russian attack on Ukraine and are stopping services and exports in Russia*. In the case of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, some Twitter users are currently calling for it to go one step further.
In the last few days, several of them have called on Tesla boss Elon Musk* on the short message service to deactivate all Teslas in Russia in response to the outbreak of war. This was reported by the British newspaper The Independent. A user of the platform demanded: “Please switch off and deactivate all Teslas in Russia. It’s disgusting what Russia is doing and Putin needs to be stopped.” Another suggested extending the measure to another neighboring country at the same time: “…maybe it’s time to switch off all Teslas in Russia and Belarus”.
SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk is helping Ukraine – but not unconditionally
So far, there has been no reaction from Tesla or Elon Musk on Twitter or in statements to other media. However, the probability that the demand could be put into practice is low.
Musk has spoken out several times as a supporter of Ukraine* and found opportunities with both Tesla and his space company SpaceX* to support the country in its defense against Russia. At the same time, however, Musk also made it clear that there are limits to the partisanship of his companies.
Elon Musk pledges support for Ukraine from SpaceX satellite system
Most recently, Musk responded to calls from some countries to shut down the SpaceX satellite network Starlink * for Russian media with a refusal. “We will only do that if we are forced to do so by force of arms,” the entrepreneur said on Twitter, adding, “I’m sorry I’m a free speech absolutist.”
SpaceX and Tesla are currently providing support for Ukraine. According to media reports, the Starlink satellites in Ukraine are currently ensuring that the communications infrastructure is still possible despite the war and destroyed technology on the ground. In some areas of Ukraine, the Starlink satellites are currently the last chance to receive information.
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Tesla also supports the people of Ukraine with a gesture, albeit a rather symbolic one. The US company grants the drivers of the around 30,000 registered e-cars in Ukraine free access to the manufacturer’s so-called supercharger charging points in the border regions of Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. According to reports, over 1.5 million people have already fled the country in recent weeks.
Meanwhile, due to the Ukraine conflict*, Musk is also loudly demanding a solution to the energy problem that would result from the expected break between Russia and the West as a result of the sanctions. In the USA, Musk is currently working to strengthen oil and gas production, which brings him applause, especially from fans of the Republican Party*. In Europe it is time to extend the operation of closed nuclear power plants. (ska) *fr.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
