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Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) giant, has been hit with a wave of layoffs in May 2024, with CEO Elon Musk reportedly firing the entire 500-member Tesla Supercharger team. This unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the company and the broader electric vehicle industry, raising questions about Tesla's future strategy and its commitment to its charging infrastructure. Elon Musk. Photo: Bloomberg. A Sudden Cut and Disagreements Reports indicate the layoffs stemmed from a disagreement between Musk and Rebecca Tinucci, the head of the Supercharger team. Musk reportedly pushed for further staff reductions, which Tinucci argued would undermine the viability of the…