"Tesla is sued over environmental violations: implications for the electric vehicle industry," 17 May 2024

...An environmental group has taken legal action against Tesla, one of the most renowned electric vehicle manufacturers. The California-based company has been sued for violating the Clean Air Act, due to the alarming levels of pollutants emitted from its Fremont, California factory...

According to the lawsuit filed by the environmental watchdog group, Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), Tesla’s Fremont factory has been reportedly emitting levels of pollutants surpassing the limit set by the Clean Air Act. In addition, the group alleges that Tesla has failed to obtain the necessary permits required for its production activities and the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They also revealed that the factory has been [allegedly] using a paint that releases a VOC known as formaldehyde, which is recognized as a human carcinogen.

In response to these allegations, Tesla shared its standpoint through a blog post stating that it is committed to reducing its carbon footprint... Tesla maintains that its cars aid in offsetting any environmental impact caused by its factory operations since electric cars are instrumental in reducing greenhouse gas emissions...