TechCrunch Daily Crunch Firefighters received chemical burns at Elon Musk’s Boring Company site
Nov 14, 2025
Firefighters at Elon Musk's Boring Company faced chemical burns due to hazardous materials used in tunnel excavation. Meanwhile, concerns grow as Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwall 2 units linked to overheating incidents. The European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into Google's anti-spam policy and its impact on search rankings for publishers. Additionally, Harbinger raises $160 million while FedEx makes significant investments in electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Undisclosed Chemical Hazard At Boring Site
- Firefighters and Boring Company employees suffered chemical burns from an accelerant used to harden tunnel concrete.
- The hazards weren't disclosed to Clark County firefighters, highlighting systemic safety lapses at the site.
Powerwall 2 Recall After Fires And Overheating
- Tesla recalled over 10,000 Powerwall 2 batteries after multiple overheating, smoking, and fire incidents in the U.S.
- The U.S. recall followed a prior Australian recall tied to third-party manufactured cells.
EU Probes Google For Ranking Policy Impact
- The EU opened an antitrust probe into Google's site reputation abuse policy and its effect on publishers' rankings.
- The probe examines whether the policy hampers publishers' business models and cooperation with third parties.