General Motors (GM) has sent three HYDROTEC hydrogen-powered gensets to the Los Angeles area to support electric vehicle (EV) drivers and emergency vehicles impacted by the recent wildfires in California. The deployment is part of GM’s efforts to aid recovery and provide mobile power solutions for those affected.
Alongside the hydrogen gensets, GM is also providing several other mobile charging options to Californians, including a trio of Yoshi Mobility propane-powered chargers, capable of DC fast charging two EVs simultaneously, and a biofuel-powered mobile charging station from InCharge that can charge up to five EVs.
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“GM is extending targeted local support to our customers and employees who have been impacted by the California wildfires,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of global commercial growth strategies and operations. “We’re finding ways to help get people back on the road and using our resources to make a difference in the recovery in the weeks and months to come.”
In addition to the mobile charging solutions, GM is engaging in a broader relief effort, including philanthropic contributions to nonprofits supporting affected communities, employee giving campaigns benefiting the American Red Cross Los Angeles region and the California Fire Foundation, and a complimentary subscription to Crisis Assist Services. This service provides OnStar-equipped vehicle owners with critical information, routing guidance, and immediate emergency assistance during disasters.
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The automaker is also offering support to customers whose GM vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the wildfires, providing assistance toward purchasing or leasing new GM vehicles and covering collision repair deductible costs for wildfire-related damages, subject to specific terms and conditions.