Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg gets its power back sooner than expected

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 11, 2024 The power supply for Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg has been restored. The restoration of the Grünheide-based Model Y factory’s power came about a week after a suspected arson attack at a power pylon. The attack was claimed by the “Vulcan Group,” an anti-Tesla entity.  The alleged arson did …

Anti-Tesla protestors call for gradual dismantling of Giga Berlin: “expropriate, strike, loot”

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 11, 2024 Over the weekend, groups of Tesla protesters and supporters held events against and in support of Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. A look at the messaging in each event shows that Tesla may have its work cut out for it if it wants to convince its critics that the Grünheide-based …

Polestar follows Tesla in departure from Australian lobby group

By Zachary Visconti Posted on March 9, 2024 Just days after Tesla exited from the largest Australian automotive lobby group — the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) — over campaigns against tightening emissions standards, another electric vehicle (EV) maker has followed in leaving the group. Tesla announced plans to depart from the lobby group …