Tesla’s factory in Grünheide, Germany, has fallen victim to an attack orchestrated by left-wing extremists, sparking ire from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who deems the action “extremely stupid.”
The incident has brought production at the Grünheide facility to a halt following a power outage on Tuesday stemming from a fire in a power pole.
Authorities swiftly connected the dots as protests encircled the factory, opposing a proposed expansion, culminating in an explosion at the power pole. Confirming suspicions, the police disclosed on Tuesday afternoon that sabotage was indeed the cause, attributed to the left-extremist group known as Vulkangruppe.
In a letter, the group articulated their motive, denouncing Tesla’s operations as exploitative, claiming the company devours resources and labor only to churn out 6,000 SUVs, “killer cars,” and monster trucks every week, likely referring to the Model Y and the Cybertruck.
The ramifications of the sabotage are poised to be substantial, with Tesla anticipating a prolonged cessation of production. Musk has taken a vociferous stance against the perpetrators, condemning their actions on a personal level.
He lambasted them, asserting that they are either the most inept eco-warriors or pawns manipulated by entities lacking genuine environmental objectives.
Musk emphasized the folly of halting the production of electric vehicles, highlighting its counterproductivity compared to fossil fuel alternatives. “Stopping the production of electric vehicles instead of fossil vehicles is extremely stupid,” Musk asserted firmly.
