Tesla is sticking to its plans to expand its 300-hectare factory site in northern Germany, despite residents of the nearby town voicing their disapproval in a non-biding vote. Residents of the town of Grünheide, outside of Berlin, were asked to weigh in on Tesla’s plans to add a freight depot, warehouses and a company kindergarten on an additional 170 hectares. Some 100 hectares of surrounding forest would have to be cleared to make room for the additions. Some 5,400 locals took part in the survey, with 3,499 voting against and 1,882 voting in favour of the expansion. The results were announce…