Man tries to go to the torch Tesla supercharger but eventually burns
The unidentified man threw a Molotov cocktail on three Tesla chargers in South Carolina. North Charleston police have not arrested the case as of Tuesday. Earlier this month, Tesla was forced to repair a supercharged station in Massachusetts. Attacks on Tesla cars and chargers seem to be increasingly common. Three more stalls burned less than a week after seven stalls were burned in a supercharged station in Massachusetts, this time in South Carolina. However, in this case, the attacker apparently caught fire on the clothes, he felt unhappy. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que :()}; adpushup.que.push(function(){if(adpushup.config.platform!=="Desktop"){adpushup.triggerad("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-4db4-8135 c5088799a76a76a76f8") adpushup.triggerad("82503191-E1D1-435A-874F-9C78A2A54A2F"); According to North Charleston police, the man started his attack by spraying “Long Live Ukraine” and rough information against President Donald Trump. Then he threw a burning beer bottle at the charging station, which seemed to be a homemade Molotov cocktail. Read: 7 Tesla supercharger stations burned in Massachusetts to boost alarms with arson attacks Local authorities said the man…
Tesla supercharger burned in Massachusetts raises alert
Tesla says the fire started early in the morning, when there were no stalls used Several Tesla supercharger stations burned overnight in Littleton, Massachusetts. Authorities are using the fire as a targeted arson case against EV brands. This marks the third arson case against Tesla-branded products. Some electric car owners may feel unpleasant surprises when pulling up charging today, simply finding their expected station reduced to burnt wreckage. This was an unfortunate situation at the Tesla Supercharger Station in Littleton, Massachusetts, where at least seven stalls were burned overnight. Authorities are now investigating the incident as an act of arson. Local officials told ABC News. “The officials in the response observed that several Tesla charging stations were engulfed by flames and heavy black smoke.” More: Twelve Teslas burned at French dealers, causing $730,000 in losses Authorities made it clear that they suspected arson. They confirmed: "The Littleton Police Department and Fire Department and the Massachusetts Police Department's Fire and Explosive…
Tesla supercharger with Nazi graffiti, driver destroys
The incident follows a fire in Tesla stores in Colorado and a threat of destruction in California February 13, 2025, 17:29 Nazi-themed events continue after Elon Musk's tribute last month. A supercharged station in Massachusetts has magic and hate speech written in chalk. Tesla owners are also a target, with one person allegedly finding the profanity tag on Seberak. Massachusetts police are investigating after they found Vasticas and "Hate Graffiti" near Tesla's supercharged station. The Tyngsborough Police Department was called to the scene on February 11 and found the offensive content written on the chalk ground. As part of the investigation, officials found two swastikas and several phrases including "normal hatred." Police did not believe the incident was captured on security cameras and they were unable to find any witnesses at the scene. However, they were able to rinse the chalk with hot water. More: Tesla store is graffitied by potential arsonists Tingersboro Police Commissioner Shaun Woods said in a…
Hyundai offers free Tesla Supercharger adapter
Hyundai EV owners will be able to apply for a free NACS adapter early next year. Eligible vehicles include the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, Ioniq 6, Kona Electric, and even an older Ioniq Electric. Genesis will also provide free adapters to customers, with details about its plans to be announced in early 2025. Hyundai electric car owners will get a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter as a last-minute Christmas gift. The service will be free for customers who purchase or lease an eligible vehicle on or before January 31, 2025. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); The adapter will enable users to charge at more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers. To obtain an adapter, owners will need to log into the MyHyundai portal and make a request starting in the first quarter of 2025. Hyundai will then ship the adapter for free. More: 2025 Hyundai…
GM electric car owners can enjoy Tesla’s Supercharger service, but there is a catch
Tesla Superchargers will become even busier as General Motors electric vehicles join them one after another. Customers must purchase a $225 adapter and use its app to initiate and pay for charging. GM has confirmed that a native NACS port will be coming next year. Tesla's Supercharger network is known for its size and reliability, and now it's opening up to thousands of GM's electric vehicles. This is big news because it will provide customers with access to more than 17,800 Supercharger stations, helping to eliminate one of the biggest barriers - finding reliable fast-charging stations across the country. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Unfortunately, this isn't free, as customers will need to get a GM-approved NACS DC adapter. While Ford is offering the adapter for free until September 30, their Detroit rivals are charging $225 for it. MORE: GM and Ford team up…
How to meet the demand for electric vehicle charging after Tesla Supercharger
Federal funding aims to develop electric vehicle infrastructure The Inflation Reduction Act, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, and the bipartisan infrastructure law are designed to close loopholes that have prevented the normalization of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. The United States and the rest of the world must make progress on charger installation. If they don’t, carbon emissions from internal combustion engines will continue to plague the transportation sector’s carbon footprint. Tesla has tried to boost its brand and help solve the problem by opening its network to all brands, but recent stagnation in growth has raised concerns among the company and consumers. Why is there an economic slowdown? Tesla's charging network is the benchmark Tesla is the biggest name in electric vehicles and is ready to shoulder the same charger burden. Fired most of the Supercharger team members After a lackluster quarter, the company is set to go public in April 2024. The layoffs are…
Honda sued over brake system
The lawsuit involves the Honda Civic, Honda Ridgeline, Honda Passport, Honda Pilot, and Acura MDX. September 11, 2024 — Honda recalled about 124,000 vehicles to fix brake system problems, sparking a class-action lawsuit. The Honda class action lawsuit includes: “Anyone who purchased or leased a 2020-2021 Honda Civic, 2020-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Honda Passport, 2021-2022 Honda Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicle in the United States.” Honda issued a recall in July 2023 due to a possible fault in the tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster to the master cylinder. The issue could cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly. When Honda announced the recall of 124,000 vehicles in 2023, two warranty claims had been filed, but no accidents or injuries had been reported. In addition, Honda told the government that 1% of the recalled vehicles may be affected by the braking problem. Honda Class Action Lawsuit – Plaintiff South Carolina Honda owner Shavonne…
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