Danish Construction Giant Removes Tesla Fleet Over Musk's Politics
Danish construction firm Tscherning has announced it will no longer use Tesla vehicles in its fleet, citing discomfort with CEO Elon Musk's political views. The company emphasized that the decision was not based on Tesla's vehicle performance but on growing unease over Musk's alignment with controversial political figures, including Donald Trump. In a symbolic gesture, Tscherning shared a video showing Tesla cars being returned. The firm plans to switch to European electric vehicle brands that better reflect its corporate values. The move has sparked a strong response online, with many praising it as both principled and strategic.
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