Tesla’s Gigafactory facility in New York will soon reopen to begin producing ventilators and help overcome the shortage of the life-saving machines in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Elon Musk, CEO of the electric vehicle (EV) maker, wrote on Twitter: “Making good progress. We will do whatever is needed to help in these difficult times.
“Giga New York will reopen for ventilator production as soon as humanly possible. We will do anything in our power to help the citizens of New York.”
Giga New York will reopen for ventilator production as soon as humanly possible. We will do anything in our power to help the citizens of New York.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 25, 2020
The tweet comes after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio asked for Musk’s help as “we will need thousands in this city over the next few weeks.”
@elonmusk New York City is buying!
Our country is facing a drastic shortage and we need ventilators ASAP — we will need thousands in this city over the next few weeks. We’re getting them as fast as we can but we could use your help!
We’re reaching out to you directly.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 19, 2020