Arson Attack on Tesla Factory in Germany Causes Over $1 Billion in Damages, Halts Production
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Arsonists calling themselves the Volcano Group set fire to a power mast near Tesla's German factory, causing nearly $1 billion in damages and stopping production.
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The attack cut electricity to the factory and surrounding area, forcing Tesla to send over 12,500 employees home and halt production for likely several days.
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Tesla estimates the attack will cost the company hundreds of millions of euros in lost production of around 1,000 vehicles per day.
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Little is known about the saboteurs, who have escaped arrest, but they strike remote infrastructure about once every 1-2 years.
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This follows other recent issues for Tesla's German factory including local opposition to expansion, allegations of water pollution, and supply chain problems.