Italy is hopeful of an investment from US luxury electric carmaker Tesla amid opposition from locals to plans to expand a Tesla factory outside Berlin. Economy Minister Adolfo Urso pointed out on Wednesday before the Industry Committee of the Chamber of Deputies in Rome that the plan for a large-scale expansion in Germany had been rejected. “This will certainly lead to a decision by the group,” said Urso. They have been in discussions with Tesla for several months, he added. “We are getting very positive feedback. But this is a process that requires caution.” He also referred to contacts with …