Tesla’s Berlin Plant Encounters Arson Attack by ‘Volcano Group’, Costs Millions and Cuts Local Power

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The 'Volcano Group' set fire to Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory, causing significant financial losses.

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In addition to stopping manufacturing, the attack knocked out thousands of people's local power.

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, denounced the assault and pointed out how very ironic it was to go after an EV maker.

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The tragedy is highlighted by worries about resource extraction and environmental sustainability.

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Every year, the Gigafactory, which is essential to Tesla's activities in Europe, produces over 500,000 electric cars.

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The disturbance highlights the difficulties in making the switch to green technology.

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The approximately 12,500 Tesla employees as well as nearby towns were immediately impacted by the outage.

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The attack rekindles discussion about the resources required and the environmental impact of producing EVs.

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While focusing on averting similar occurrences in the future, authorities and Tesla are evaluating the entire extent of the damage.

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