Today, climate activists took their protest to the Tesla Center in Hamburg, Germany, targeting a Tesla Cybertruck on display.
Protesters poured orange paint over the nearly 3-ton SUV, displaying a banner that read “Armored into Disaster.”
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“Climate change activists” attack a Tesla center in Hamburg, Germany, and vandalize electric vehicles
Make it meaningful…
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— Visegrad 24 (@visegrad24) July 13, 2024
Activists, who objected to the Cybertruck's portrayal of luxury and its environmental impact, also threw orange Holi powder in the vehicle
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They argued that the Cybertruck symbolizes the insulated approach to global warming of the super-rich. The Cybertruck has been touring Germany since May 2 as an exhibition.
The incident has sparked widespread criticism and confusion, with many questioning activists' understanding of Tesla's role in promoting green energy.
Climate activists say they hate green energy 🤡
— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) July 13, 2024
Climate change activists throw paint on a Tesla ELECTRIC Cybertruck in Hamburg, Germany.
Activists covered the vehicle with paint even though it was eco-friendly, electric and did not use fossil fuels. pic.twitter.com/24qVAs2cXe
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 13, 2024
While Tesla has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle movement, aiming to reduce carbon emissions, protesters seem to see the Cybertruck as a symbol of excessive luxury and environmental disregard.
Tesla has yet to respond to the vandalism.