But the expansion plans were roadblocked by local residents voted down a motion to cut trees at the Tesla site.
Recent setbacks, including union pressures and supply disruptions, have also tested Tesla’s presence in the region.
The electric vehicle company seeks to revolutionize the automotive industry with sustainable practices but faces opposition from environmental groups.
The Volcano Group’s actions may have momentarily disrupted operations. And stakeholders grapple with the aftermath.
Local Brandenburg state Interior Minister Michael Stuebgen said, “If the initial findings are confirmed, this will be a perfidious attack on our electricity infrastructure.”
“That will have consequences. Here, thousands of people were cut off from basic services and put in danger,” he said, adding that the state would react with the “utmost severity”. He added.
