Germany’s metals industry trade union IG Metall said it supports the planned factory expansion of electric car manufacturer Tesla near Berlin and is calling for dialogue in the face of citizens’ concerns. Following a clear “no” vote in a public consultation in the municipality of Grünheide in Brandenburg, the union appealed to the company to address the concerns. Tesla wants to expand production and also extend the site to include a goods station and logistics areas. Around two thirds of Grünheide residents voted against the expansion of the site in the survey. “In principle, IG Metall support…