Tesla began clearing a German forest late on Friday as part of its ambitions to expand its manufacturing for electric vehicles close to Berlin.
An official spokesman confirmed on Saturday that the automaker is working on an application to expand its storage and logistical capability in its site in Gronhouse. The spokesman also stated that Tesla has already begun the process of removing approximately 70 hectares (173 acres) of trees in preparation for the expansion.
Where the factory is located, Brandenburg’s Minister of Economy Joerg Steinbach tweeted on Friday, “I am glad that Tesla will continue to work.” “Our country is developing to be a home to modern transport” it is not clear how quickly any significant expansion in the factory.
The main additions require approvals from the environmental authorities, and the start of another consultation with the local population, some of whom complained that the site uses a lot of water, and threatens local wildlife.
The company has previously stated that it intended to increase the factory’s size by around 100 hectares in order to create a charging area, a warehouse to improve rail connections, and reduce on-site storage.
Following months of delays brought on the bureaucracy, CEO Elon Musk delivered the first 30 YS vehicle produced in this production to consumers in March. The company last year complained of “annoying” delays for the final approval of the project, and said that the process slows the industrial transformation in Germany..
Tesla cut down German woods to build a bigger factory for electric vehicles.
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