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Tesla plans to expand Giga Berlin’s premises by 170 hectares, doubling the facility’s production capacity to 1 million units a year. Despite this ambition, residents of the German town of Grünheide voted against the expansion in a survey earlier this year.
Multi-Day Protest Set to Begin
Hundreds of activists are set to join a multi-day protest against Tesla’s expansion in the German capital, starting Wednesday. Although no violent clashes with protesters are expected, a police spokesperson told German media RBB on Tuesday that the authorities are “expecting a significant operation”.
Action Days Planned
The protest includes a Wednesday demonstration in Potsdam Platz and various undisclosed actions including in front of the Tesla factory on Friday. The demonstration at the factory premises on Saturday is anticipated to be a key event during the protest. Workshops and lectures on topics like climate protection and mobility are scheduled throughout the action days, supported by various initiatives.
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Giga Berlin’s Current Status
Tesla Giga Berlin is already a prominent feature in Grünheide, a town of 9,000 people near Berlin, Germany. Giga Berlin’s current annual production capacity is 500,000 units.
Approval Process and Community Vote
Before Tesla can expand the plant, the project needs approval. The company has been making efforts to persuade locals to support the expansion, including plans for additional forest clearing, and a construction of a day-care center.
Earlier today, weekly car insurance data for China was released, indicating that Tesla sold 11,000 vehicles in the country from April 29 to May 5. This includes 600 units of the revamped Model 3, with the remaining 10,400 units being Model Y.
Comparing to the same week last year, Tesla registrations were 96 percent higher, up from 5,600 units. Sequentially, Tesla registered 14,800 vehicles from April 22 to 28, of which 12,600 were Model Y vehicles.
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