In a Tuesday announcement, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District demanded Tesla address air quality issues at its electric vehicle manufacturing site in the San Francisco Bay Area after over 100 violations for allegedly emitting toxic pollutants over the past five years.
Later this week, the district will issue an abatement order for the offenses, which could potentially release massive unlawful air pollutants. According to AP News, the agency's independent hearing board cited the EV plant's Fremont and East Bay paint shop activities as a major issue.
For clearance to reduce hazardous emissions, the board has ordered Tesla to employ an independent expert and provide an implementation plan.
In a press statement, Bay Area Air Quality Management District executive director Philip Fine noted that the EV maker's violations at its Fremont facility threaten public health and "air quality in the surrounding community." He stressed the importance of the abatement order in forcing Tesla to fix these flaws quickly and comply with air quality rules to protect neighboring people.
In February, a California judge ordered Tesla to pay $1.5 million to resolve a civil action claiming hazardous waste mismanagement at its service centers, energy facilities, and factories.
Tesla's Improper Waste Management Cited
The San Joaquin County lawsuit accused Tesla of improper hazardous waste dumping, waste storage, and management offenses. Prosecutors claim that Tesla cooperated with the inquiry and enhanced compliance upon learning about these difficulties.
The air quality board's statement coincides with Tesla's efforts to fix its new Cybertruck pickup. The windshield wiper and bed trim issues affect almost 12,000 cars in this latest recall.
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TechTimes reported that Tesla's requirements may have led to an incorrect placement of the sail appliqué, an adhesive cosmetic element, on the bed trim. This incorrect installation might loosen or dislodge the trim from the car. Tesla issued a recall notice to the NHTSA.
According to the NHTSA notification, Tesla service locations will add an adhesion promoter and pressure-sensitive adhesive to the damaged trim or replace the appliqué for free.
Tesla claims the issue affects 11,383 cars manufactured since May 26, 2024. The business guarantees any repairs or replacements to ensure the sail appliqué meets standards and stays attached to the vehicle's deck rail.
Experts Remain Confident About Tesla's Growth
Despite recent woes, Tesla's shares rose over a critical buy milestone on Wednesday after Stifel initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $265 price target. In Thursday morning trade, the firm's shares fell.
Investors Business Daily says Stifel is positive about Tesla because a new Model 3 and Model Y might boost EV sales. The investment firm was confident that Tesla would grow from 2025 to 2027.
Stifel noted that Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology and "robotaxi" autonomous driving activities might produce considerable value through sales and licensing agreements.
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