Tesla sued for air pollution from its Fremont, California factory

Tesla faces lawsuit for air pollution from its Fremont, California factory operations

Tesla is currently facing a lawsuit from the Environmental Democracy Project, which claims that Tesla hasn't been-

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sticking to the Clean Air Act rules at its assembly plant in Fremont, California.

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The lawsuit was filed in a San Francisco federal court, alleging that Tesla had been breaking the law multiple times since-

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January 2021, causing pollution that affected nearby neighborhoods.

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The company's manufacturing processes have been scrutinized despite Tesla's vehicles being celebrated for their environmental benefits.

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Tesla landed 89 on the 2023 Toxic 100 Air Polluters index by the University of Massachusetts' Political Economy Research Institute. Last year, the Environmental Protection-

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Agency fined Tesla $275,000 for not properly monitoring and managing emissions, especially from its painting operations.

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Earlier, Tesla settled lawsuits with 25 California counties concerning how they handled hazardous waste. Over in Germany,

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environmental advocates have raised concerns about Tesla clearing forests for a new factory and its water use.

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The lawsuit points out Tesla's recent issues as "ongoing." It highlights that people living nearby and workers are exposed to harmful chemicals.

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So far, Tesla hasn't made any comments on the lawsuit. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has also flagged Tesla for "unabated-

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emissions" in Fremont and is seeking an abatement order. It's worth noting that Tesla has received 112 violation notices since 2019.

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The lawsuit suggests that the assembly plant's air pollution issues stem from frequent equipment failures and the alleged reduction of pollution control systems.

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The paint shop, in particular, has been a problematic area, suffering from fires, among other issues.

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Despite these hurdles, Tesla is still passionately pursuing its mission to speed up the world's shift to sustainable energy. CEO Elon Musk is-

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heavily invested in AI, self-driving software, and other innovative technologies, highlighting Tesla's contribution towards achieving autonomy.

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