Tesla's German Gigafactory Expansion Approved Despite Local Resistance

Brandenburg authorities greenlight scaled-back plans, doubling production capacity amid environmental concerns and protests.

Tesla aims to double its annual production capacity to 1 million vehicles at the Grünheide site.
Revised plans avoid clearing 250 acres of forest, addressing some environmental objections.
Local protests and an arson attack have disrupted operations, highlighting community tensions.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz supports the expansion, comparing it to Ford's development in Cologne.
Tesla's expansion is crucial as the EU considers tariffs on Chinese EV imports, impacting Tesla's market strategy.