Tesla Begins Berlin gigafactory expansion

Originally sitting on over 200 acres, the surrounding 170 Acres is being cleared.

https://electrek.co/2022/10/28/tesla-gigafactory-berlin-170-acres-forest-expansion/

It's as though Tesla believes there's a market for thousands more EVs per week.

The environmentalists though - are working hard to put the kibosh to the whole project.

Vote to expand Tesla's Berlin gigafactory delayed indefinitely
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Yes some topics don't fit neatly into a category like environmental, political, green car manufacturing Etc. There's crossover.
Anywho -
I recall prior to phase 1 being started - protesters complained about cutting down trees - he gently reminded the protesters & courts that;

https://electrek.co/2020/01/27/elon-musk-ease-tesla-gigafactory-berlin-concerns-protests/

There were bats relocated as I recall last time as well. Likely this time someone will find a protected snake or a moth or fungus etc - needing a new home.
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