Tesla halts production at German plant after suspected arson nearby

Tesla's plant in Gruenheide, Germany — Tesla's plans to expand its factory in Gruenheide near Berlin have met with protests. (Bloomberg)

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Staff and wire reports

March 05, 2024 08:15 AM

BERLIN -- Tesla was forced to evacuate its plant near Berlin on Tuesday and halt production after the factory was left without electricity following a suspected arson attack nearby by environmental activists.

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