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Solar panels reflect off Tesla vehicles during the World of Concrete trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. accused of nearly 800 environmental violations on Las Vegas project

Nevada state regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Co. of violating environmental regulations nearly 800 times in the last two years as it digs a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Marshals Chris Fry and Joe Rauchfuss.

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