Tesla targeted by arson attacks in France, Italy amid worldwide protests

Tesla electric vehicles and charging infrastructure were subject to a series of suspected arson attacks in Italy and France

Authorities are currently investigating these alleged crimes, which come as the company's CEO Elon Musk

faces protests both in the U.S. and abroad over his role in the Trump administration

In Italy, a fire at a Tesla dealership destroyed more than a dozen electric vehicles early Monday, according to local police

Tesla Italy confirmed it was cooperating with law enforcement and provided. surveillance footage from the vehicle's internal cameras that remain operational even when the

cars are not in use. Meanwhile, in France, 12 Tesla superchargers were set on fire in a supermarket

parking lot last week. French authorities reported two of the charging stations valued at tens of

thousands of dollars each were completely destroyed. The phrase anti-Tesla campaign, born to burn

was also spray painted nearby. These acts of vandalism follow worldwide protests against the

automaker this weekend. Dubbed the Tesla takedown movement. Demonstrations took place in

Australia, New Zealand, and at least eight European countries. Anti-Tesla rallies were also held

Saturday in the U.S., where an FBI intelligence bulletin issued earlier this month

detailed numerous acts of arson, gunfire, and vandalism against the company's properties

in at least nine states. Amid all of this, Tesla's stock price has suffered, falling almost

50 percent since its December peak. Musk acknowledged his work along Trump contributed to this, calling his government position a, quote, very expensive job

while also predicting Tesla stock will ultimately rebound in the long run

For Straight Arrow News, I'm Jack Almer