The specific issue in Germany concerns how Tesla is recycling batteries that have been damaged in an accident and can\u2019t be reused. Tesla is meant to connect customers with a third party company that can safely dispose of the damaged battery pack. However, as Input reports<\/a>, it has failed to do this in a reasonable time frame.<\/p>\n Tesla has denied the allegations and said in the filing that it has followed required processes. It also said that the $14 million fine won\u2019t affect its day-to-day business.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have filed our objection and it is not expected to have a material adverse impact on our business,\u201d Tesla said in the filing.<\/p>\n Indeed, $14 million sounds like pocket change to the company when it\u2019s shaping up to invest over $10 billion to expand its global production facilities.<\/p>\n [Read: 4 ridiculously easy ways you can be more eco-friendly<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n The company hasn\u2019t commented any further, and it likely won\u2019t as it doesn\u2019t have a public relations team<\/a> anymore!<\/p>\n Tesla has already filed an objection against the case in Germany.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>SHIFT<\/a> is brought to you by Polestar. It\u2019s time to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. That is why Polestar combines electric driving with cutting-edge design and thrilling performance.<\/span><\/i> Find out how<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Published November 3, 2020 \u2014 09:18 UTC <\/p>\n
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