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Elon Musk’s Unexpected Shift: Tesla to Explore Hydrogen Power




Elon Musk, once a critic of hydrogen fuel cells, is shifting Tesla’s focus from electric vehicles to hydrogen power. 


Despite previously calling hydrogen “the dumbest thing I could imagine for energy storage,” Tesla plans to introduce its first hydrogen-powered car, the Model H, by 2026. This pivot aims to tackle competition, particularly from Chinese manufacturers like BYD, and to explore cleaner energy solutions. 


Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity with only light and water as byproducts, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. However, challenges include the high energy required for hydrogen production and the limited refueling infrastructure.






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