According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, the Lake Alfred, Florida Fire Department has become the first in the United States to deploy a Tesla Cybertruck as a brush truck. The vehicle, equipped with a 150-gallon water tank and customized by UpfitTesla, will serve dual roles as a firefighting and command vehicle. As reported by Sawyer Merritt, the department expects to save $170,000 compared to traditional gas-powered brush trucks, which cost $300,000, highlighting a significant cost-saving opportunity for public safety agencies. The adoption of Tesla's electric vehicle platform in emergency services demonstrates growing interest in integrating advanced automotive technology and electrification into critical public infrastructure.

According to Sawyer Merritt, real police officers have begun driving Tesla police vehicles equipped with advanced AI-powered systems for the first time. The cars, upfitted by UpfitTesla—a division of UnpluggedTesla—feature integrated AI technologies designed to enhance operational efficiency and officer safety. Initial reactions from officers were positive, noting the futuristic feel and practical improvements in vehicle operation. This development signals significant business opportunities for AI integration in law enforcement fleets, highlighting market growth potential for AI-driven vehicle upfitting services. Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter.