Elon Musk announces Tesla will switch to hydrogen in 2024

[UK Sentinel]

This is what I will be following with great interest with regards to alternative fuel technology for road transportation.

Elon Musk shocked followers on Twitter early this morning with his announcement that, after many years of scepticism, he will be switching Tesla from batteries to hydrogen power in 2024. He also mentioned the first vehicle to arrive using the fuel will fittingly be called the Model H.

Musk had previously dubbed hydrogen fuel cells “fool cells” and called the technology “mind-bogglingly stupid”. The rapid about turn is thought to be due to terminal problems encountered in the mass production of the 4680 battery.

The Model H will sit somewhere between the Model X and Model Y in size and be another vehicle in the “crossover” segment that has become one of the most popular body styles currently on the market. In typical Musk fashion, the Model H will have ground-breaking features, with the headline capability being “Hindenburg Mode” derived from SpaceX technology. This uses on-board hydrogen to provide a rocket-based flaming speed boost, which will reportedly allow the Model H to hit 60mph in just 1.2 seconds. This will rapidly deplete range, though, which is WLTP-rated at 451 miles with a more frugal driving style.

The Model H will be a five-seater but with a seven-seat option and is clearly aimed at occupant comfort on long journeys. The water output from the fuel cell can be piped into the car to provide refreshing drinks for passengers. The AMD Ryzen-powered entertainment system will also come pre-loaded with a series of classic movies and documentaries, including Chain Reaction, Cold Fusion: Fire from Water, Element One, and Dr Teller’s Very Large Bomb. The Dyson Sphere Program game will also be available for both front and rear passengers.

https://www.whichev.net/2022/04/01/elon-musk-announces-tesla-will-switch-to-hydrogen-in-2024/

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