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The 'Volcano group' claiming the arson near Tesla's German plant

Reuters · 1y ago

The 'Volcano group' claiming the arson near Tesla's German plant

An extremist group known as "Vulkangruppe Tesla Abschalten" has claimed responsibility for a suspected arson attack on a power pylon near Tesla's factory in Berlin. The group, which identifies as a far-left militant organization, stated that the attack on Tesla was a means of liberation from patriarchy. Police are currently investigating the authenticity of the claim. Berlin authorities have previously listed "volcano groups" as left-wing extremist organizations known for conducting arson attacks in the city. The groups are ideologically aligned with anarchism and have targeted infrastructure related to transportation and digital industries in the past.

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Tesla's German plant to restart next week, says works council head

Tesla's German Gigafactory near Berlin will resume operations next week after a power outage halted production. The factory had been closed since March 5 due to a fire at a nearby power pylon that is being investigated as an arson attack. The incident has caused losses for Tesla, affecting the production of approximately 6,000 vehicles per week. The attack has raised concerns about the environmental impact of the factory, which has faced criticism from locals and activists. The investigation into the arson attack is now being handled by Germany's federal prosecutors office.

Elon Musk's Tesla halts production at German factory after suspected arson attack

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Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's Tesla halts production at German factory after suspected arson attack

Tesla's factory in Germany had to temporarily halt production after electrical cables were set on fire in what is believed to be an act of sabotage by a far-left group. The fire damaged the power cables, cutting off electricity supply to the factory and nearby areas. The Vulkangruppe, a group of far-left activists, claimed responsibility for the act, expressing concerns over the plant's impact on the local environment. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the attackers, calling them "the dumbest eco-terrorists on Earth." Investigations into the suspected arson are ongoing.

Bad news for Adrian Dittmann/Elon Musk truthers | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 8m ago

Bad news for Adrian Dittmann/Elon Musk truthers | TechCrunch

Recent evidence debunks the theory that Elon Musk is using the alias Adrian Dittmann on social media. Adrian Dittmann has been identified as a real person living in Fiji, with ties to a German software entrepreneur father. Hacker maia arson crimew and Ryan Fae credited themselves with discovering Dittmann's identity, linking him to an appearance in a Fijian government video. Crimew criticized The Spectator for using their findings without proper credit.

Protests, broken windows, even arson: Tesla’s massive Elon problem

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 6m ago

Protests, broken windows, even arson: Tesla’s massive Elon problem

Elon Musk's involvement in politics, particularly with US President Donald Trump, has tarnished Tesla's reputation, leading to protests and vandalism against the company. Once the leader in electric vehicles, Tesla now faces fierce competition from established automakers and Chinese startups. Declining sales in Europe and China further strain the company. Demonstrators across the US express anger at Musk's political influence, resulting in vandalism and arson targeting Tesla properties.

European Digital insurtech startup Getsafe acquires Luko's German portfolio, reaches 550,000 customers

TechCrunch · 1y ago

European Digital insurtech startup Getsafe acquires Luko's German portfolio, reaches 550,000 customers

German insurtech startup Getsafe has acquired the German portfolio of French insurtech Luko, following the latter's near insolvency. The acquisition includes Luko's German customer base of 50,000 policies, expanding Getsafe's customer count to 550,000 across Europe. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Getsafe's direct-to-consumer approach and multi-product strategy have contributed to its success. The company has achieved operating profitability and doubled its revenue. The acquisition will help Luko clear its debts and gives Getsafe a bigger foothold in the German insurance market.

Tesla's German car sales continue to fall in June - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Tesla's German car sales continue to fall in June - The Economic Times

Tesla's German car sales plummeted 60% in June, with first-half 2025 figures down 58.2%, according to the KBA. In contrast, overall electric vehicle registrations rose by 8.6% during the same period. Tesla's declining sales also extended to other European markets. Meanwhile, Chinese rival BYD experienced significant growth, with sales tripling to 1,675 units in June. This trend underscores the increasing competition and challenges Tesla faces in the European EV market.

Tesla blames sales drop on Houthi attacks and arson in Germany

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Tesla blames sales drop on Houthi attacks and arson in Germany

Tesla reported disappointing first quarter delivery numbers, attributing the decline to an arson attack at its Germany factory and shipping disruptions caused by Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The company delivered 386,810 vehicles in Q1 2024, a 20% drop from the previous quarter and the first year-over-year decline in three years. Production was also down, which Tesla attributed to the new Model 3 and the factory shutdowns. Tesla's stock fell over 6% following the news. The company faces increased competition in China and recently warned of potentially lower sales growth in 2024.

Indian envoy visits Tesla's China factory amid buzz over exports to India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 20d ago

Indian envoy visits Tesla's China factory amid buzz over exports to India

India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, visited Tesla's Shanghai factory amid talks of exporting Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles to India. Mathur toured the facility and experienced Tesla's Cybertruck. Tesla plans to introduce the Model Y to the Indian market and may also export from the Shanghai Gigafactory, the largest EV plant globally. Tesla's move to India could enhance the charging infrastructure, boost local supply chains, and invigorate the premium EV sector.

EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam

Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, VinFast, has announced plans to build a second production plant in Ha Tinh province to meet increased demand for its small and mid-sized models. The new facility is projected to have an annual production capacity of 300,000 units, matching that of its existing plant in Haiphong. The company intends to commence operations at the new plant in July 2022. VinFast reported a net loss of $550 million in Q3 2021 but remains confident in reaching its goal of delivering 80,000 cars this year. The new plant will be located near VinFast's battery plant.

iPhone maker Foxconn's Hyd plant to start in Aug, adding 25k jobs

Inshorts · 1y ago

iPhone maker Foxconn's Hyd plant to start in Aug, adding 25k jobs

Foxconn is building a plant near Hyderabad, Telangana, initially creating 25,000 jobs and eventually over 100,000. Starting in August, it will manufacture Apple’s AirPods, marking Foxconn’s first audio device production for Apple in India. The plant, completed in 1.5 years instead of 2.5, reflects Foxconn's $500 million investment. Chairman Young Liu signed a letter of intent in March 2023.

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