International Auto Show Boots Tesla From Event, Citing Safety Concerns
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Organizers said the decision was intended to “ensure all attendees can be solely focused on enjoying the many positive elements of the event.”
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event’s executive director said Tuesday.
Eric Nicholl said in a statement that the show asked the electric carmaker to withdraw because of a “primary concern” for the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors.
Nicholl said Tesla was provided “multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw.”
“This decision will ensure all attendees can be solely focused on enjoying the many positive elements of the event,” the statement said.
The show at the Vancouver Convention Centre begins Wednesday and will end Sunday.
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