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Elon Musk took a chainsaw to the US government — Tesla is taking the hit


Elon Musk has long been credited with turning Tesla into a beacon of innovation, the visionary who pushed the world into an era of electrification. But

A Tesla Supercharger is vandalized on January 31, 2025 in San Diego, California Image Credits: Getty ImagesTesla showrooms, charging stations, facilities, and even privately owned vehicles have been hit with attacks. BYD recently unveiled its “God’s Eye” advanced driver assistance system — akin to Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD — that will be installed at no additional cost on its entire EV lineup, including its ultra-cheap $9,600 Seagull hatchback. Rebecca Bellan is a senior reporter at TechCrunch, where she covers Tesla and Elon Musk’s broader empire, autonomy, AI, electrification, gig work platforms, Big Tech regulatory scrutiny, and more.

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