You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Seven Tesla Superchargers were set alight earlier this week in the US state of Massachusetts while a dozen Teslas were reportedly incinerated at a dealership in Toulouse with both incidents believed to be intentional arson attacks The incidents represent a disturbing increase in the public push back against the Tesla brand because of the politics of its CEO Elon Musk and reports of minor vandalism – scratching and painting cars and dealerships – across Europe and the US in recent weeks Fire officers and police in the town of Littleton responded to a Tesla Supercharger station just after 1am on Monday following a report from a neighbour who saw a fire The Littleton Fire Department and Littleton Police Department observed seven chargers with heavy fire damage The Littleton Electric Light & Water Department then had to cut power to the devices before the fires could be extinguished and State Police fire investigators collectively believe that the fire had been intentionally set A reward of up to $US5,000 has been offered for information on who set the fire The Supercharger fire reportedly took place only a few hours after a similar act of vandalism was carried out at a Tesla dealership near Toulouse a dozen Teslas were torched early on Monday morning at a Tesla showroom in the Toulouse suburb of Plaisance-du-Touch which is understood to be another act of arson left eight cars totally burnt out and another four cars badly damaged The local prosecutor’s office told the AFP news agency that an investigation had been opened into the attack saying that evidence suggested the blade was “not at all accidental” told the AFP that the showroom itself had not been targeted and that local firefighters had quickly determined the blaze was criminal Joshua S. 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He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012 His preferred mode of transport is his feet Input your search keywords and press Enter play iconWATCH: Elon Musk shows off new Tesla Cybercab and Optimus robot A Tesla dealership in France has been targeted by "anarchists" in an arson attack who have recently slammed owner Elon Musk for his political actions The Anti-Authoritarian Information Toulouse and Surrounding Areas (IAATA) anarchist group claimed responsibility for the attack in Plaisance-du-Touch The group said it set fire to vehicles inside the dealership using two gasoline cans before questioning whether firelights "would not have been a more effective means" Reports suggest that 12 vehicles were impacted while the damage was estimated to be worth a staggering €700,000 or £580,000 Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailingmotoring@gbnews.uk The Toulouse dealership was targeted by arsonists who caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage French newspaper La Depeche reported that instances of arson had been seen in the city in December last year mayor of the Toulouse suburb of Plaisance-du-Touch said firefighters had determined the cause of the fire was criminal adding that the dealership building was not targeted The IAATA described itself as the "combative anti-fascism" on its website adding that it does not believe in the "myth of democracy" Its "fire salute to Tesla" message indirectly blamed founder and CEO of the electric vehicle giant for its motivation behind targeting the dealership while a further four suffered fire damage The message said: "In the face of the current masculinist and transphobic offensive we are a fragment of the fight against patriarchy "Faced with the industrial ravages that are destroying the planet we are the radical ecology that does not believe in technological solutions Let's continue the offensive against the techno-fascists!" It called on other factions around the world to engage in the "anarchist conflict" while other radical sites have further incited violence including providing advice on how to make Molotov cocktails Instances of vandalism against Tesla and Elon Musk have taken place in recent weeks including by protest groups Led By Donkeys and Political Beauty The groups protected the word "heil" onto the exterior of Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory in January alongside Elon Musk with an outstretched arm It comes as Tesla sales have fallen in France and across Europe as many industry experts point to Elon Musk's political activity and controversial statements Tesla sales in France declined a staggering 45 per cent over the first two months of the year compared to the same time last year While the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle last year and the 10th most sold car it has plummeted to 27th on the list this year The dealership building was not targeted by the arsonists according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) New York: Shares of Tesla tumbled Tuesday following data showing a big drop in auto sales in China adding to recent losses amid backlash to CEO Elon Musk's alliance with US President Donald Trump The electric auto maker sold 30,688 vehicles in China in February according to data from the China Passenger Car Association Tesla has lost more than one third of its market value since mid-December as Musk has deepened his association with the polarizing US leader who is the driving force behind the so-called Department of Government Efficiency which is seeking to slash through the US budget reportedly will attend Trump's address before Congress Tuesday night Musk has been excoriated among congressional Democrats for his role in cutting government jobs He has also been criticized for endorsing far-right political figures in Germany and for making a hand gesture at Trump's inauguration that was  likened to a Nazi salute A Tesla dealership in France was set on fire in what authorities are calling a suspected arson attack The fire broke out on March 2 in the Toulouse suburb of Plaisance-du-Touch causing an estimated loss of 700,000 euros ($756,280) The city prosecutor’s office stated the fire was “no accident at all.” Investigators believe the arsonists cut a hole in the dealership’s perimeter fence before setting the fire. On March 4, a Southern France anarchist group claimed responsibility calling the attack a part of its mission to combat fascism Il y a aujourd’hui une accélération du projet fasciste Alors que les élites multiplient les saluts nazis nous avons décidé de saluer à notre manière un concessionnaire tesla dans dans la nuit du 2 au 3 mars 2025 à plaisance-du-touch.Nous avons incendié des véhicules à l’intérieur de l’enceinte à l’aide de deux bidons à essence Nous nous sommes demandé après coup si des plaques d’allume-feu n’auraient pas été un moyen plus efficace we decided to greet a Tesla dealer in our own way on the night of March 2 to 3 We set fire to vehicles inside the compound using two petrol cans,” the group said in a statement The group’s message encouraged others to take similar action against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his billionaire allies Burn a Tesla!” suggests more attacks may follow While the French government has not condoned attacks on Musk’s businesses, officials have recently been critical of him if we had been told that the owner of one of the largest social networks in the world would support a new reactionary international and intervene directly in elections who would have imagined it?” French President Emmanuel Macron said Macron’s comments refer to Musk’s attendance at a far-right German political event where he voiced support for a reportedly extremist party Musk urged members not to be ashamed of the party’s past He also appeared to endorse ethnic nationalism “It’s good to be proud of German culture and German values and not to lose that in some sort of multiculturalism that dilutes everything,” Musk said Musk has drawn controversy for inflammatory statements and actions During the presidential inauguration, Musk was seen making a chest-to-arm motion interpreted as a Nazi salute on stage The X owner denied the gesture was intentional Musk has also promoted the idea of seizing Canada and Denmark and incorporating them into the United States Citizens of the nations have spoken out boisterously against what they deem hostile rhetoric As Musk’s influence grows increasingly controversial more groups have turned to direct action against him RELATED CONTENT: Elon Musk Co-Signs Ben Shapiro’s Ridiculous Call To Pardon George Floyd’s Killer (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=b9508bae-07bd-46ea-a7a2-5c4267ac7d86&cid=2b3b1cf8-11b9-409d-a906-ab6746c50467'; cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "b9508bae-07bd-46ea-a7a2-5c4267ac7d86" }).render("1febd67a070e4752a320d5ebf4102141"); }); Seven Tesla charging stations were set on fire in Massachusetts and in another attack, a dozen of Tesla vehicles were torched at a dealership in Toulouse in France. In both cases, the authorities suspect it to be arson. The incidents of vandalism and destruction of property have been on the rise in the U.S. and Europe as the public has taken Elon Musk’s politics kindly the police and the fire authorities responded to a Tesla Supercharger station set on fire at the Point Shopping Center on Constitution Avenue in Littleton the authorities found many Tesla charging stations were “engulfed in flames and heavy Littleton Electric Light and Water Department cut off power for safety reasons The authorities announced that seven Tesla charging stations were damaged this appeared to be an intentional set and are offering a reward of $5,000 for any information about this incident.  Due to the growing number of vandalism cases the California-based electric vehicle maker has announced its intention to take legal action against the individuals responsible The official Tesla Charging account on X has responded “We will press charges for vandalism at Superchargers.” twelve Tesla vehicles were torched out of which eight were completely burnt while four others were severely damaged the Toulouse’s prosecutor’s office issued a statement that the evidence suggests that the incident was “not at all accidental”.  said that firefighters had quickly determined that the cause of the blaze was criminal and the dealership had not been targeted The information you submit will be stored and used to communicate with you about your interest in Commercial UAV News. To understand more about how we use and store information, please refer to our privacy policy  Commercial UAV Expo GEODIS and DELTA DRONE have developed a joint solution for automated warehouse inventory using drones The final delivery of a completed prototype is planned for first-quarter 2017 Technology in general makes João Antunes tick but the specific ways it has created and changed the landscape in IT gaming and computers ignited curiosity that’s turned into a passion for him As the son of a journalist writing about how these industries have emerged and evolved he has an incredible perspective when it comes to understanding the kind of disruption new technologies can create in a given space He’s committed to showcasing what that disruption will mean for professionals as they work to utilize brand new pieces of hardware Subscribe to our weekly global newsletter for news insight and market information about commercial drones Subscribe Free reports focused on the commercial drone industry         View Reports Commercial UAV Expo Geo Week Commercial UAV Forum A few months after the start-up of the project and in line with the planned schedule GEODIS has announced that the initial development phase of its unique solution for automated warehouse inventory “has come to a successful conclusion following extensive testing in real-life conditions” at the sites of Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône (near Paris) and Plaisance-du-Touch (near Toulouse) The initial prototype demonstrated all the potential of the developed system It comprises a quadcopter drone fit with high-resolution cameras and a ground-based robot equipped with a battery providing the necessary energy for the system Capable of identifying pallets in low-light conditions the solution is operated using several dedicated electronics and computer systems GEODIS and DELTA DRONE signed an agreement on April 28 2016 on the joint development of a solution for automated warehouse inventory using drones which ensures data counting and reporting in real time including data processing and retrieval in the GEODIS information system (WMS) followed by the start of the industrial development phase prior to the start-up of operational use at the warehouses of GEODIS and its customers in France and internationally Logistics Business © 2025 All Rights Reserved. | Privacy | Terms | Site Map Subscribe to our quarterly magazine and weekly newsletter to stay updated with the logistics industry By submitting this form you agree that the personal data you provided will be transferred to Logistics Business for processing in accordance with our Privacy Policy More photo galleries FM Skyscraper Zone -->