German Court Orders Tesla to Stop Clearing Land at New Factory Site

A German court has stopped work at the site of Tesla’s first factory in Europe due to environmental concerns.

The Higher Administrative Court for Berlin-Brandenburg ordered Tesla to stop clearing trees until the court can consider an environmental group’s appeal.

A lower court told Tesla last week that it could clear the trees as it tries to ready ground for the factory build. However, a group called Green League Brandenburg appealed, saying the factory could potentially pollute the area.

Tesla’s factory near Berlin will manufacture both batteries and cars, starting with the upcoming Model Y SUV. The company hopes to open the factory next year.

 

[DR Danny]

Should have chosen The Netherlands

 

[King_M3D]

Interesting that Google can't find anything about Green League Brandenburg except as it relates to Tesla's project.

 

[BeerBoy12]

Well it's a German group so look for grueneliga-brandenburg.de. The site claims they have been around since 1989. Hopefully there will be an amicable agreement reached.

Interesting that Google can't find anything about Green League Brandenburg except as it relates to Tesla's project.

 

[Dolemite]

The irony is palpable.

 

[SageBrush]

If I understand correctly, Tesla has already cleared 90 of the 90.5 acres it needs cleared by the end of the month in order to not run foul of a seasonal stop order to protect local wildlife. So long as the court decides in Tesla's favor this week or a negotiated settlement is reached, I imagine Tesla will not be delayed in its build schedule.

 

[T B]

Interview with president of Grüne Liga Brandenburgs, Heinz-Herwig Masche: (Google translate is your friend)

Interview | Grüne Liga Brandenburg: "Tesla besitzt keine Baugenehmigung" - Brandenburg - Startseite

"We don't want to stop Tesla"

 

[SageBrush]

Interview with president of Grüne Liga Brandenburgs, Heinz-Herwig Masche: (Google translate is your friend)

Interview | Grüne Liga Brandenburg: "Tesla besitzt keine Baugenehmigung" - Brandenburg - Startseite

"We don't want to stop Tesla"

I read the Google translation. It is either really poor, or the fellow is FOS

 

[brucet999]

If I understand correctly, Tesla has already cleared 90 of the 90.5 acres it needs cleared by the end of the month in order to not run foul of a seasonal stop order to protect local wildlife. So long as the court decides in Tesla's favor this week or a negotiated settlement is reached, I imagine Tesla will not be delayed in its build schedule.

According to the interview (linked above by T B) with the head of Grüne Liga, only 47 hectares had been cleared by the time the court's injunction stopped work.

GL's concern, they say, is not to stop Tesla but to make sure that all proper procedures have been undertaken before any more trees are removed. The time limit for public input in the proceedings ends March 5, after which the relevant authorities must decide whether or not to allow work to continue. that could be a big problem because Tesla wants to get the initial 90 hectares cleared before the early March start of nesting season for certain birds that would presumably be disturbed by the noise, machinery, and people at work in the area.

According to the interview, the Bavarian group who also are complaining has nothing to do with Grüne Liga, but is against all green energy projects, so presumably opposes Tesla itself.

 

[GBMaryland]

Listen people... dont make me send my vater back to Germany.

He may be German, but he Love Tesla... and only likes environmentalists.

 

[MHWA]

Wonder if this sets the expectations for Tesla in Germany.... If the site is already 95% cleared where's the beef? There's always some group that wants a piece of the fame and fortune of commercial growth without a dime invested.

 

[ToddRLockwood]

The trees in question are not old growth trees. They were all planted around the same time. Tesla had previously agreed to plant considerably more trees at another location, as compensation.

 

[ModelIII]

A German court has stopped work at the site of Tesla’s first factory in Europe due to environmental concerns. The Higher Administrative Court for Berlin-Brandenburg ordered Tesla to stop clearing trees until the court can consider an environmental group’s appeal. A lower court told Tesla last week that it could clear the trees as it...
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[ModelIII]

Very small complaining environmental group and courts that were very quick to respond. If you could dig deep enough, but you cannot, you could likely find the fingerprints of German car companies. The German car companies have had extreme influence in Germany due to their economic mite. Politicians had the blinders pulled of by the “diesel gate” shenanigans. Hopefully Tesla will prevail with Berlin’s help.

 

[Len905]

I'm a cynic. I wonder who is really behind this and stoking the fire?

 

[nuclearfusion]

... president of Grüne Liga Brandenburgs, Heinz-Herwig Masche ...
"We don't want to stop Tesla"

I'm worried about the ant's nest. It's really so important in the overall scheme of things. /s

 

[SWPenn]

GL's concern, they say, is not to stop Tesla but to make sure that all proper procedures have been undertaken before any more trees are removed. The time limit for public input in the proceedings ends March 5, after which the relevant authorities must decide whether or not to allow work to continue. that could be a big problem because Tesla wants to get the initial 90 hectares cleared before the early March start of nesting season for certain birds that would presumably be disturbed by the noise, machinery, and people at work in the area.

According to the interview, the Bavarian group who also are complaining has nothing to do with Grüne Liga, but is against all green energy projects, so presumably opposes Tesla itself.[/QUOTE]

 

[SWPenn]

According to the interview (linked above by T B) with the head of Grüne Liga, only 47 hectares had been cleared by the time the court's injunction stopped work.

GL's concern, they say, is not to stop Tesla but to make sure that all proper procedures have been undertaken before any more trees are removed. The time limit for public input in the proceedings ends March 5, after which the relevant authorities must decide whether or not to allow work to continue. that could be a big problem because Tesla wants to get the initial 90 hectares cleared before the early March start of nesting season for certain birds that would presumably be disturbed by the noise, machinery, and people at work in the area.

According to the interview, the Bavarian group who also are complaining has nothing to do with Grüne Liga, but is against all green energy projects, so presumably opposes Tesla itself.

 

[volkerbradley]

Should have chosen The Netherlands

Oh my god, no.
Germany has access to so many highly skilled German engineers. Not saying German engineers are better, just mean to say that there more of them in Germany.
Also Germany has a highly skilled, experienced workforce dealing with export issues.

 

[Laust]

Interesting that Google can't find anything about Green League Brandenburg except as it relates to Tesla's project.

are you aware of the concept of different languages?
Try here: Grüne Liga Brandenburg e.V.