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The Vancouver Auto Show has removed Tesla from its exhibitor list, citing safety concerns following recent vandalism targeting the automaker’s B.C. dealerships. Organizers confirmed the decision Tuesday, as officials investigate whether incidents like arson attacks are tied to global protests against CEO Elon Musk’s political activities.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the violence as “domestic terrorism,” noting that the DOJ has charged multiple suspects. Beyond protests, Tesla also faces funding pushback in Canada, with B.C. recently disqualifying the company from public EV charger subsidies amid ongoing trade tensions.

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Canadian officials are investigating an unusual spike in Tesla sales that occurred just before the federal EV rebate program was paused in January. Over three days, Tesla sold 8,600 vehicles, securing $43 million in government rebates. A Toronto location alone reported 1,200 sales on January 11, raising concerns about potential misuse.

The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association has urged Transport Canada to review whether the registrations were legitimate. The EV rebate program, which has supported 500,000+ vehicle purchases, was suspended on January 13, prompting officials to examine Tesla’s role in the last-minute sales surge.

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At Tesla’s “We, Robot” event, CEO Elon Musk hinted at the company’s vision of a future where autonomous vehicles like the Cybercab and Robovan reshape urban transportation. Designed for individualized mass transit, the Cybercab can transport two people over short distances, while the Robovan serves larger groups.

Musk emphasized how autonomous vehicles could give people “more time, more space, and less physical work,” and transform how cities are structured by reducing the need for parking. He also noted that cars are only used 10 hours a week on average, suggesting that autonomous vehicles could be utilized much more efficiently.

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Tesla is teaming up with Vancouver real estate developer Beedie to construct North America’s largest service center. The 120,000-square-foot flagship facility will be situated at 950 Raymur Avenue in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighborhood, repurposing a brownfield site.

Beedie President Ryan Beedie expressed enthusiasm for supporting the electric vehicle transition. British Columbians lead Canada in zero-emission vehicle adoption, with electric cars comprising 21% of new light-duty passenger vehicle sales in 2023.

Construction starts early in 2024, targeting completion by early 2026. The Vancouver Tesla facility will handle servicing, vehicle preparation, deliveries, and feature a showroom.

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