<p>Tesla's production at its German factory came to a standstill on Tuesday after alleged assailants set fire to high-voltage lines in close proximity, causing a power outage at the only Tesla plant in Europe, as confirmed by the company and authorities.</p>

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<p>Emergency services responded to a report of a burning electricity pylon southeast of Berlin in the early hours, located in the factory's vicinity.</p>

<p>Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze, but the incident resulted in a loss of power not only to the Tesla factory but also to surrounding villages. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, treating it as a suspected case of arson.</p>

<p>While environmental activists opposing the planned expansion of the Tesla factory had recently established a camp near the plant, the police refrained from speculating on any potential connection between the activist group and the fire.</p>

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<p>Michael Stuebgen, the interior minister for Brandenburg state, characterised the incident as a "perfidious attack on our electricity infrastructure" and emphasised the severe consequences on the affected population.</p>

<p>Stuebgen underlined the commitment to address such acts of sabotage with the utmost severity but urged against premature speculation regarding responsibility.</p>

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<p>In response to the situation, Tesla assured that the production facilities were in a safe state post the shutdown and employees were released from work.</p>

<p>The company, however, expressed uncertainty about the timeline for resuming production.</p>

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Tesla's production at its German factory came to a standstill on Tuesday after alleged assailants set fire to high-voltage lines in close proximity, causing a power outage at the only Tesla plant in Europe, as confirmed by the company and authorities.

Tesla's production at its German factory came to a standstill on Tuesday after alleged assailants set fire to high-voltage lines in close proximity, causing a power outage at the only Tesla plant in Europe, as confirmed by the company and authorities. Also read: Tesla Berlin halts production amid Red Sea disruption crisis. Emergency services responded to a report of a burning electricity pylon southeast of Berlin in the early hours, located in the factory's vicinity. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze, but the incident resulted in a loss of power not only to the Tesla factory but also to surrounding villages. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, treating it as a suspected case of arson. While environmental activists opposing the planned expansion of the Tesla factory had recently established a camp near the plant, the police refrained from speculating on any potential connection between the activist group and the fire. Also read: Robot at Tesla's Texas factory attacks engineer Michael Stuebgen, the interior minister for Brandenburg state, characterised the incident as a "perfidious attack on our electricity infrastructure" and emphasised the severe consequences on the affected population. Stuebgen underlined the commitment to address such acts of sabotage with the utmost severity but urged against premature speculation regarding responsibility. Also read: Elon Musk's Tesla to set up first Indian manufacturing plant In response to the situation, Tesla assured that the production facilities were in a safe state post the shutdown and employees were released from work. The company, however, expressed uncertainty about the timeline for resuming production. (With inputs from agencies)

Production halts at Tesla's German plant following suspected arson attack

<p>Elon Musk's Tesla has been accused of harassing Black employees at one of its assembly plants, in addition to a number of individual cases from both the state and Tesla employees.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>On Thursday (Sept 28), a US civil rights agency filed a lawsuit against Tesla Inc, alleging that the electric car manufacturer has permitted significant harassment of Black employees at its flagship assembly plant in Fremont, California.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, claims that from 2015 to the present, Black workers at the Tesla plant have regularly endured racist slurs and offensive graffiti, including Nazi symbols and nooses.</p>

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<p>The EEOC further asserts that Tesla has failed to properly investigate these complaints of racist behavior and has taken retaliatory actions against employees who reported such harassment.</p>

<p>This lawsuit introduces federal charges alongside existing discrimination claims made by the state of California and Tesla employees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Settlement talks between Tesla and the EEOC broke down after the agency formally raised its concerns last year.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What next?</strong></h2>

<p>Typically, the EEOC resolves cases with employers through settlements, so it is relatively uncommon for these cases to proceed to trial. In this case, the EEOC's lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for an unspecified number of affected Black workers, in addition to an order mandating Tesla to reform its anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policies.</p>

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<p>Tesla is currently facing multiple other race discrimination lawsuits that share similar allegations, including a class action lawsuit by Fremont plant workers and a lawsuit by a California civil rights agency. The company has contended that the California department’s lawsuit is politically motivated and has argued that the agency violated state law by filing the suit without prior notification of all claims or an opportunity to settle.</p>

<p>Tesla has also asserted its commitment to preventing discrimination and taking employee complaints seriously.</p>

<p>As of Thursday, Tesla's stock price increased by 2.4 per cent to reach $246.38.</p>

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Elon Musk's Tesla has been accused of harassing Black employees at one of its assembly plants, in addition to a number of individual cases from both the state and Tesla employees.

Elon Musk's Tesla has been accused of harassing Black employees at one of its assembly plants, in addition to a number of individual cases from both the state and Tesla employees. What happened? On Thursday (Sept 28), a US civil rights agency filed a lawsuit against Tesla Inc, alleging that the electric car manufacturer has permitted significant harassment of Black employees at its flagship assembly plant in Fremont, California. According to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, claims that from 2015 to the present, Black workers at the Tesla plant have regularly endured racist slurs and offensive graffiti, including Nazi symbols and nooses. Also read | Watch | Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, showcases impressive yoga skills The EEOC further asserts that Tesla has failed to properly investigate these complaints of racist behavior and has taken retaliatory actions against employees who reported such harassment. This lawsuit introduces federal charges alongside existing discrimination claims made by the state of California and Tesla employees. Settlement talks between Tesla and the EEOC broke down after the agency formally raised its concerns last year. What next? Typically, the EEOC resolves cases with employers through settlements, so it is relatively uncommon for these cases to proceed to trial. In this case, the EEOC's lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for an unspecified number of affected Black workers, in addition to an order mandating Tesla to reform its anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policies. Also read | The unplugged version: Elon Musk Vs ESG Tesla is currently facing multiple other race discrimination lawsuits that share similar allegations, including a class action lawsuit by Fremont plant workers and a lawsuit by a California civil rights agency. The company has contended that the California department’s lawsuit is politically motivated and has argued that the agency violated state law by filing the suit without prior notification of all claims or an opportunity to settle. Tesla has also asserted its commitment to preventing discrimination and taking employee complaints seriously. As of Thursday, Tesla's stock price increased by 2.4 per cent to reach $246.38. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Black people at Elon Musk's California Tesla plant endured racist slurs, offensive graffiti: Lawsuit

<p>Tesla on Tuesday (July 18) confirmed plans to dramatically expand its factory near Berlin in Germany. The company has a goal of doubling production capacity to a million electric vehicles per year. The electric carmaker said that it had filed an application for expanding Gruenheide site. This is Tesla's only plant in the Europe.</p>

<p>Regional environment ministry of Brandenburg state said that the plans will be available for consultation of the public from Wednesday. It also said that citizens will have two months to register any objections.</p>

<p>Tesla said in a statement that it aims to double "production capacity to 1,000,000 vehicles" annually. The company said that it also plans to ramp up battery storage production capacity at the Gruenheide gigafactory from 50 gigawatt hours annually to "100 gigawatt hours".</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Tesla will pay $735 million to settle a lawsuit filed by shareholders</strong></p>

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<p>The proposal would require the construction of a new production hall as well as well as enlarging existing facilities. Due to the expansion the number of employees could rise from current 10,000 "to possibly 22,500", Tesla said.</p>

<p>The company, owned by Elon Musk, did not give a timeline for the project.</p>

<p>The plant is currently churning out around 5,000 electric cars a week -- amounting to 260,000 a year.</p>

<p>If plans proposed by Tesla are approved, the Gruenheide factory will become Germany's largest car factory.</p>

<h2><strong>Concerns from the local population</strong></h2>

<p>The factory at Gruenheide opened last year following a long two-year approval and construction process which was dogged by administrative and legal obstacles, including complaints from residents worried about the site's environmental impact.</p>

<p>The use of water by the factory has become a key concern among the locals.</p>

<p>Appearing to ease those worries, Tesla said that the "contractually agreed quantities of fresh water will be sufficient" for the larger factory as well.</p>

<p>Tesla has long argued for long that the plant's impact is relatively low. It has referred to benefits of EVs in combating Climate Change.</p>

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<p>Tesla on Tuesday held a Q&amp;A session on the expansion of the car plant. The attendees' main concern at Tuesday's event was how the carmaker will manage to expand the plant without using additional water, which Tesla has said it will achieve by recycling the 1.4 million cubic metres of water it is licensed to use.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Germany's powerful IG Metall union welcomed Tesla's committment to the Brandenburg region but voiced concern about "the stark contradiction" between the ambitious plans and recent job cuts at the factory.</p>

<p>"Before the plant is expanded, the improvement of working conditions in Gruenheide must now finally have priority," IG Metall's Dirk Schulze said in a statement on Monday.</p>

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Tesla on Tuesday (July 18) confirmed plans to dramatically expand its factory near Berlin in Germany. The company has a goal of doubling production capacity to a million electric vehicles per year. The electric carmaker said that it had filed an application for expanding Gruenheide site. This is Tesla's only plant in the Europe. Regional environment ministry of Brandenburg state said that the plans will be available for consultation of the public from Wednesday. It also said that citizens will have two months to register any objections. Tesla said in a statement that it aims to double "production capacity to 1,000,000 vehicles" annually. The company said that it also plans to ramp up battery storage production capacity at the Gruenheide gigafactory from 50 gigawatt hours annually to "100 gigawatt hours". Watch | Tesla will pay $735 million to settle a lawsuit filed by shareholders × The proposal would require the construction of a new production hall as well as well as enlarging existing facilities. Due to the expansion the number of employees could rise from current 10,000 "to possibly 22,500", Tesla said. The company, owned by Elon Musk, did not give a timeline for the project. The plant is currently churning out around 5,000 electric cars a week -- amounting to 260,000 a year. If plans proposed by Tesla are approved, the Gruenheide factory will become Germany's largest car factory. Concerns from the local population The factory at Gruenheide opened last year following a long two-year approval and construction process which was dogged by administrative and legal obstacles, including complaints from residents worried about the site's environmental impact. The use of water by the factory has become a key concern among the locals. Appearing to ease those worries, Tesla said that the "contractually agreed quantities of fresh water will be sufficient" for the larger factory as well. Tesla has long argued for long that the plant's impact is relatively low. It has referred to benefits of EVs in combating Climate Change. Also Read | US: New special probe opened into 2018 fatal Tesla crash in California Tesla on Tuesday held a Q&A session on the expansion of the car plant. The attendees' main concern at Tuesday's event was how the carmaker will manage to expand the plant without using additional water, which Tesla has said it will achieve by recycling the 1.4 million cubic metres of water it is licensed to use. Germany's powerful IG Metall union welcomed Tesla's committment to the Brandenburg region but voiced concern about "the stark contradiction" between the ambitious plans and recent job cuts at the factory. "Before the plant is expanded, the improvement of working conditions in Gruenheide must now finally have priority," IG Metall's Dirk Schulze said in a statement on Monday. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Tesla is sacking some of its employees working on battery production lines at its Shanghai plant, Bloomberg reported Friday. The move comes amidst an aggressive price war in China, where electric car manufacturers are offering incredible discounts to grab a larger market share.</p>

<p>However, it was not clear how many employees would be fired or what was the reason behind these layoffs. But a Mint report indicated that the process of installing automation equipment at the plant was underway, which could replace human labour.</p>

<p>As per media reports, around 1,000 workers are employed at the two battery production lines at the plant.<br />
Make no mistake, Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai is its largest and most productive plant, employing more than 20,000 workers in total and producing more than a million cars in a year.</p>

<h2><strong>Sacked employees offered to work at alternative workshops</strong></h2>

<p>As per the Mint report, the sacked employees have been offered to work at alternative workshops within the Shanghai factory, such as stamping, painting, or general assembly.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Tesla’s stock soars by $57 billion</strong></p>

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<p>The process is a part of the ongoing restructuring programme at the Tesla factory, a decision regarding which was taken earlier this week.</p>

<h2><strong>Ongoing price war in China’s EV market</strong></h2>

<p>Tesla on Friday declared that it will offer a cash bonus equivalent to $500 to new buyers of its top car models in China if they produce a referral code given by an existing owner. Tesla would offer new buyers of its Model Y and Model 3 vehicles a cash rebate of 3,500 yuan ($483) if they could cite a referral from an existing owner, reported Reuters.</p>

<p>Tesla also announced that new buyers will be given free access to its Enhanced Autopilot driver-assistance system for 90 days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tesla has made significant price cuts for its Model 3 sedan and Model Y in China, in an effort to compete in the country's electric vehicle market. The base price of the Model 3 has been reduced by 14 per cent, while the Model Y's price has been lowered by 10 per cent. This move by Tesla comes after the company joined forces with 15 other companies, including prominent Chinese EV manufacturers like Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng.&nbsp;</p>

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Tesla is sacking some of its employees working on battery production lines at its Shanghai plant, Bloomberg reported Friday. The move comes amidst an aggressive price war in China, where electric car manufacturers are offering incredible discounts to grab a larger market share.

Tesla is sacking some of its employees working on battery production lines at its Shanghai plant, Bloomberg reported Friday. The move comes amidst an aggressive price war in China, where electric car manufacturers are offering incredible discounts to grab a larger market share. However, it was not clear how many employees would be fired or what was the reason behind these layoffs. But a Mint report indicated that the process of installing automation equipment at the plant was underway, which could replace human labour. As per media reports, around 1,000 workers are employed at the two battery production lines at the plant. Make no mistake, Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai is its largest and most productive plant, employing more than 20,000 workers in total and producing more than a million cars in a year. Sacked employees offered to work at alternative workshops As per the Mint report, the sacked employees have been offered to work at alternative workshops within the Shanghai factory, such as stamping, painting, or general assembly. Watch: Tesla’s stock soars by $57 billion × The process is a part of the ongoing restructuring programme at the Tesla factory, a decision regarding which was taken earlier this week. Ongoing price war in China’s EV market Tesla on Friday declared that it will offer a cash bonus equivalent to $500 to new buyers of its top car models in China if they produce a referral code given by an existing owner. Tesla would offer new buyers of its Model Y and Model 3 vehicles a cash rebate of 3,500 yuan ($483) if they could cite a referral from an existing owner, reported Reuters. Tesla also announced that new buyers will be given free access to its Enhanced Autopilot driver-assistance system for 90 days. Also read: Tesla secures big win in crash case, court says autopilot feature did not fail Tesla has made significant price cuts for its Model 3 sedan and Model Y in China, in an effort to compete in the country's electric vehicle market. The base price of the Model 3 has been reduced by 14 per cent, while the Model Y's price has been lowered by 10 per cent. This move by Tesla comes after the company joined forces with 15 other companies, including prominent Chinese EV manufacturers like Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng. They made a pledge organised by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers to avoid engaging in "abnormal pricing." WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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