
A group of environmentalists has requested the city of Austin to withhold Tesla Inc’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) permits for building a battery cathode facility near the Colorado River, local news publication Austonia reported citing a letter from the activist group.
What Happened: In a letter to Austin Mayor Steve Adler, a group named People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources said the manufacturing process will require a substantial amount of water and chemicals, which would result in forming a hazardous waste stream.