By Ellen Chang Tesla’s expansion into Germany faces hurdles and has stopped temporarily. Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (TSLA) – Get Tesla Inc. Report put its plans to expand its German factory on hold, according to media reports. Tesla has intended to increase the factory by one third, but the expansion plans were removed from the agenda of the local municipal council, reported Reuters, citing broadcaster rbb. The item about Tesla’s expansion was removed from September’s meeting by the mayor of Gruenheide, which is about an hour away by car from Berlin. The EV maker has a gigafactory in …