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Today in Central VA (Richmond area) the smoke is pretty rough. After an hour outside washing my car I could feel it in my chest. I'm sure it's worse for those in the NY/NJ/PA area but I'm curious, how would the Cybertruck's HEPA filter & Bio Defence mode help in this situation?

I have a $59k on order and will add the HEPA filter but will have no Bio Defence option but it's got to be better than a normal cabin air filter like in my Model 3.

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NJ chiming in - it helps A LOT..... It was really bad out for the past few days. It's situations just like this that Bio-defense mode comes in clutch.
 

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Today in Central VA (Richmond area) the smoke is pretty rough. After an hour outside washing my car I could feel it in my chest. I'm sure it's worse for those in the NY/NJ/PA area but I'm curious, how would the Cybertruck's HEPA filter & Bio Defence mode help in this situation?

I have a $59k on order and will add the HEPA filter but will have no Bio Defence option but it's got to be better than a normal cabin air filter like in my Model 3.

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I'm in the Detroit area (very heavy smoke) and I have been using Bio Defense every time I get in my truck. I have asthma, and so far so good, no wheezing. Thank you Elon Musk!
 

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The past few days were bad but today it is hardly noticable.
 

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250 AQI in Pittsburgh currently, definitely stinks outside and the sun has an orange hue. In regular mode I can't smell anything inside, with Bioweapons Defense turned on it helps to flush out the crap after getting in from outside. As the climate goes to shite, I'm glad to have a truck that is a rolling generator and protective cacoon.
 
 








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