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Sam Reeves

Tesla's German Plant Halts Production After Suspected Arson Attack

Tesla's German plant started operations in 2022 (Credit: AFP)

Tesla halted production at its German factory Tuesday after assailants allegedly set fire to high-voltage lines nearby, cutting power to the US electric carmaker's only European plant, the company and authorities said.

Emergency services were called to reports of a burning electricity pylon southeast of Berlin in the early hours, in the area the factory is located, and firefighters extinguished the blaze.

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