Tesla under investigation over toxic emissions, faces legal action from environmental authorities

Environmental authorities and advocacy groups have launched investigations and legal actions against an American multinational automobile and clean energy corporation, Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, due to allegations of hazardous emissions.

Tech Explore reports that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has opened a probe into Tesla’s Fremont car factory, which is under investigation for allegedly letting dangerous pollutants leak into the atmosphere.

As per the district’s claims, since 2019, Tesla has been held accountable for 112 illicit emissions of toxic substances, all of which have contained notable quantities of hazardous substances.