Musk is considering converting to hydrogen fuel cells because the Chinese make batteries and cars cheaper than he can. For long range hauling (trucks), hydrogen may be the way to go. Semi-trucks are the most difficult to electrify because they need long range and requires lots of batteries. The long distances that truckers travel means far more charge-discharge cycles and shorter batter life. So, it becomes a cost issue, not so much a technical issue.
The Japanese car industry is less dysfunctional than our own, so maybe they can make HVs competitive with EVs. Still, Elon needs to hedge his bets. Only the big US manufacturers are truly run by morons. I'm not saying Detroit has no technical or design talent, it's the leadership that sucks.
Musk is considering converting to hydrogen fuel cells because the Chinese make batteries and cars cheaper than he can. For long range hauling (trucks), hydrogen may be the way to go. Semi-trucks are the most difficult to electrify because they need long range and requires lots of batteries. The long distances that truckers travel means far more charge-discharge cycles and shorter batter life. So, it becomes a cost issue, not so much a technical issue.
? ...and you're his PR guy? Or whatever. Provide that information from an actual source. Otherwise meh.
https://www.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2024/tesla-to-introduce-hydrogen-fuel-cells-by-2026-011-050291.html
And we'll hold our breath. Look for Mr. Blue when that happens. Factually speaking, Toyota already does.
The Japanese car industry is less dysfunctional than our own, so maybe they can make HVs competitive with EVs. Still, Elon needs to hedge his bets. Only the big US manufacturers are truly run by morons. I'm not saying Detroit has no technical or design talent, it's the leadership that sucks.
True, Honda has HFCEV tech too.