That's nice. But it's important to know about the forest being cut down.
If it is a young forest and were already planned to be cut in another 10
years or so, no big deal. But if it's old growth (I don't think that
even exists in western Europe), it's a different story.
Well, Tesla is in the news about this and it will be interesting, as
David says, to see how they react.
Peri
------ Original Message ------
From: "Cor van de Water via EV" <[email protected]>
To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" <[email protected]>
Cc: "Cor van de Water" <[email protected]>
Sent: 18-Feb-20 11:43:02 PM
Subject: Re: [EVDL] Germany stops Tesla's Gigafactory
Part of the story that is not showing in many publications:
Statement from Tesla: "We aim to replant an area three times the
factory plot, with mixed trees native to their habitat and the
potential to become an old growth forest, while working with
environmental and other expert groups for the best possible outcome,"
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/court-asks-tesla-temporarily-stop-cutting-trees-site/story?id=69029497
Also remember that Musk donated 1,000,000 trees for TeamTrees.org
https://teamtrees.org/
Cor.
On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 11:13 PM EVDL Administrator via EV
<[email protected]> wrote:
On 18 Feb 2020 at 18:29, Willie via EV wrote:
> Should I propose a vote on the most idiotic EVDL post?
> Two responders treated you EXTREMELY gently.
This kind of response isn't in the collegial spirit we try for on the EVDL,
and it's not very helpful. Let's discuss EVs, not EVDL members, please.
I'm conflicted about the German "gigafactory" situation. Europe needs EVs
to even approach their already meager carbon reduction goals, but they also
need to preserve what few forests remain there for the same reason.
That said, we don't have many details here. Could Tesla have found already
developed land that they could re-develop? Why did they choose an area
where they'd have to mow down so many trees? It would help if we knew.
Someone said that if Tesla didn't clear the land and build there, another
company would. But anyone who'd build there can also build elsewhere.
Tesla isn't preventing the other (possibly less desirable) development by
building there.
In the end, they're turning a green area into concrete and asphalt. You
just can't sugar-coat that.
EVs are part of what the world needs, but they're not the full answer by any
means. They leave footprints too, and because most of Tesla's cars tend to
be bulky and overpowered (the 3 is less of a blunderbuss, thank goodness),
Tesla's environmental footprints are arguably deeper than some other EVs'
are. I have to admit, though, that just as with ICEVs, EVs seem to be
rapidly moving in the "bigger is better" direction; so that distinction may
not last.
Appearances count. When an EV company appears to be flouting environmental
law, as Tesla seems to be doing here, or at least straining against it, that
doesn't help the company's "green cred." It just gives the EV naysayers
more ammunition for their attack.
I think Musk needs to give some ground, but his behavior history doesn't
make me confident that he will. Already I read a few obviously thoughtful
and well-educated people online - people in the prime demographic and
psychographic categories for EV purchasing - who are clearly less than
impressed with the way Tesla is carrying on their business. This may end up
being yet another self-inflicted PR wound for Tesla.
David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
EVDL Administrator
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