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Tesla to begin Giga Berlin expansion in first half of 2024: report

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Tesla expects to begin expansions on its Gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany early next year, according to statements made by the company at a recent public forum about the plans. However, the State Office for the Environment (LfU) argued that the changes were legal and were only meant to add clarifications or corrections to the details.

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Tesla Giga Berlin expansion objections rejected by Environmental Agency

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On Monday, October 23, 2023, Brandenburg’s State Office of the Environment rejected objections against Tesla’s plans to expand Gigafactory Berlin. Zschiegner is from the State Office of the Environment. He stated that Tesla’s updates to its documents are legal.

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Tesla defends Giga Berlin, posts response to critics’ concerns as final approval nears

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The process may take several weeks, but after this stage, the Germany-based EV factory may finally receive the green light to start Model Y production. Tesla assured that Gigafactory Berlin would not be detrimental to the drinking water supply of the area. Don’t hesitate to contact us with account tips.

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Tesla formally wins final environmental approval to open Gigafactory Berlin

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After a long process that saw delays, controversies, and other drama, Tesla Gigafactory Berlin has won its final environmental approval from Germany. The approval also includes battery cell production activities within the Giga Berlin complex, which should allow Tesla to manufacture its in-house cells from within Germany. .

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin: The facility’s story so far

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It took a long time to get to this point, but after two years, it appears that Tesla’s Model Y factory in Germany is finally about to wake up. Other key personalities in Giga Berlin’s development such as Environment Minister Axel Vogel and Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach (SPD) will also be present at the event. .

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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Twelve European Union Member States exceeded one or more of the emission limits set by the EU National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, according to recent official data for 2010 reported to the European Environment Agency (EEA). In some instances the limits were exceeded by significant amounts. Finland exceeded its ammonia ceiling.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. The European Commission is taking the UK to court—along with Germany, France, Italy, Romania, and Hungary—over its long-standing failure to meet EU limits for nitrogen dioxide (NO?).

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