Tesla couldn't relocate enough of them before they burrowed in to hibernate.

Hibernating lizards are blocking Tesla's plan for a Berlin Gigafactory

Lizard People

A German court ordered Tesla to stop clearing the forest where it wants to build its Gigafactory because a protected lizard species is hibernating there.

Hibernating Lizards Are Blocking Tesla’s Plans for a Berlin Gigafactory

A German court ruled that Tesla can't clear a forest where protected lizards live.

The factory is facing steep opposition from local residents.

Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin faces 406 objections from locals

Objection!

Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin, currently under construction, is facing yet another big hurdle in winning over the hearts of local citizens and regulators.

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin Faces 406 Objections from Locals

Will Tesla be able to secure final building permits for its gigantic factory?

Musk has plenty of reasons to celebrate to right now.

Elon Musk teases "indoor/outdoor rave space" on Berlin Tesla factory roof

Let's Go Dancing Ja

Tesla's Berlin factory might have a secret killer feature: a possible "indoor/outdoor rave space on the roof," according to CEO Elon Musk.

Elon Musk Teases “Indoor/Outdoor Rave Space” on Berlin Tesla Factory Roof

Party time.

The ordnance "was relatively small" and dropped by the US Air Force during the second World War.

Seven unexploded WWII bombs found at German Tesla factory site

Bombs Away

German munitions experts had to defuse seven unexploded World War II bombs at the factory site where Tesla wants to build its new Gigafactory, CNBC reports.

Seven Unexploded WWII Bombs Found at German Tesla Factory Site

It was an explosive situation.

Tesla is now the most valuable auto company in US history

Debt Maker

Tesla shares surged at the beginning of this year, making it the most valuable U.S. auto maker of all time, as The Wall Street Journal reports.

Tesla Is Now the Most Valuable Auto Company In US History

The company has yet to actually turn an annual profit.

Watch Elon Musk's "NSFW" dance at Chinese Tesla factory

Happy Feet

Watch as Elon Musk surprises with awkward, slightly NSFW dance moves during an event at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory.

Elon Musk's NSFW Dance Moves at Chinese Tesla Factory | Futurism

Musk — you cannot make this up — briefly does the dance from "Walk Like an Egyptian."

Watch Elon Musk’s “NSFW” Dance at Chinese Tesla Factory

These reports aren't the first signs that Tesla has had trouble with drugs.

Police reports: Meth, heroin, cocaine found at Tesla factory

Methla

The reports, obtained from police in Nevada, describe an environment in which Tesla workers repeatedly left meth, heroin and other drugs out in the open.

Police Reports: Meth, Heroin, Cocaine Found at Tesla Factory

Reports describe an environment in which workers repeatedly left drugs out in the open.

"[We have] no reason to believe that the incident was caused by anything related to this employee's work," Tesla said.

Police investigate death of employee at Tesla’s Gigafactory

Rest In Peace

A Tesla employee died while working at the company's Gigafactory, raising new concerns about working conditions at the factory.

Police Investigate Death of Employee at Tesla’s Gigafactory

They currently believe the death is related to a medical issue.

Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 Ground Breaking Ceremony Elon Musk Speech

The $2 billion plant could be ready to roll by the end of the summer.

Elon Musk celebrates start of Shanghai Gigafactory construction

Breaking Ground

Tesla has officially kicked off construction on the Shanghai Gigafactory designed to help the company increase sales in the world's largest EV market.

Elon Musk Celebrates Start of Shanghai Gigafactory Construction

The factory could help increase Tesla sales in the world's largest EV market.

Elon Musk accomplishes extraordinary things, but he sounds like a boss from hell.

Elon Musk wanders Tesla factory, firing workers in wild mood swings

Advanced Transport

A Wired story says Elon Musk wanders the Tesla factory, interrogating workers and sometimes firing them on the spot for what sound like dubious reasons.

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