Tesla's German Factory Expansion Approved Despite Protests

Local council votes in favor of scaled-down plan; environmental concerns persist

Gruenheide council approved Tesla's revised expansion plan with an 11-6 vote.
The expansion includes logistical space and a freight depot but requires fewer trees to be felled.
Environmental activists continue to protest, citing water supply and deforestation concerns.
A court ruling allows protesters to maintain their forest camp until May 20.
Tesla aims to double the site's capacity to produce 1 million cars annually.