Power restored to Tesla German factory after suspected arson attack

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A network operator says power has been restored to electric car manufacturer Tesla’s factory near Berlin after a nearly one-week outage believed to have been caused by arson.

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TAG: Correspondent Jeremy House reporting. Tens of thousands of residents, nearby hospitals, nursing homes and a big logistics center for a German grocery chain also were affected initially.

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VERBATIM: The grid operator says Tesla was reconnected to the network after days of repairs. There had been expectations that the factory, Tesla’s first in Europe, might remain without power until the end of the week. Production at Tesla’s plant just outside Berlin, came to a standstill last Tuesday.