Tesla’s German factory expansion plan approved, doubling annual production capacity

News on May 17, according to Reuters, Tesla’s Gigafactory expansion plan in Berlin, Germany, has successfully received approval from the local government. Despite opposition from some community residents during the review process, that didn't stop officials from ultimately giving the plan the green light.

Tesla has submitted a detailed expansion proposal to the municipal government of Glenheide, aiming to increase the factory's annual battery and vehicle production to 100 GWh and 1 million vehicles respectively to further consolidate Its leading position in the European electric vehicle market. The proposal includes measures such as adding new production lines, expanding the scale of the factory, and increasing the number of employees to meet the growing market demand. Tesla plans to consolidate its leading position in the European electric vehicle market in Grunheide. However, according to the editor, the expansion plan is not all smooth sailing. Since the industry is located in a drinking water source protection zone, many environmentalists and local residents have expressed concerns about the possible water pollution caused by the expansion. They held a series of demonstrations and even clashed with police in an attempt to stop the plan.

In the past few months, Tesla’s relationship with the local community has been full of twists and turns. In March this year, a radical environmental group called the "Volcano Group" set fire to and damaged high-voltage power towers around the factory. It seriously affected the normal operation of the factory and caused power outages for more than 60,000 residents in the surrounding area.

Tesla had to make changes to its expansion plans to accommodate the concerns of community residents and environmentalists. Currently, Tesla plans to cut down the forest area to 47 hectares, only half of the original plan, which shows that it is seeking a balance with communities and environmental organizations.

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