In an astonishing announcement that has left both Tesla fans and rivals in the automotive sector without words, Elon Musk has planned what he calls to be the largest automotive progression of the decade: an engine powered by hydrogen designed to “destroy the entire electric cars”.

Yes, you read that right. Elon Musk himself who, in the past, publicly heard himself the hydrogen fuel cells by calling them “silly cells”, is now a revolutionary turning point. And the automotive industry does not know how to laugh, panic or call Bluff.

Shock revelation

During a cryptic moment and out of the script to a research and development event of Tesla in Austin last night, Musk surprised the public with a single incendiary affirmation:

“People think that electricity is the future. I will show you our new hydrogen engine that will destroy the entire electric cars market – including ours. It’s time to take the next jump.”

A few seconds later, a prototype appeared on the screen which looked like a hybrid hybrid hybrid leased, labeled “Hyperion Project”.

Wait for a moment, Musk does not hate hydrogen?

For years, Musk has been one of the most vocal criticism of hydrogen technology, calling it “extraordinarily stupid” and “a waste of time for cars”. Sector experts and supporters of electric cars now hurry to try to understand this sudden change of course.

Some experts claim that Musk has secretly finance research and development projects on hydrogen since the beginning of 2023, while others suggest that this could be an advertising movement developed to shake up competitors such as Toyota, Hyundai and BMW – the only major automobile manufacturers still strongly invested in hydrogen.

Could you really finish the era of electric cars?

Hydrogen technology offers advantages such as faster supply and greater autonomy than battery -powered electric vehicles, but its challenges – including storage safety, infrastructure and production costs – have made a niche option.

But if rumors on hydrogen tanks in Tesla’s solid state and the carbon -free production method (disclosed in internal memos last month) were true, things could change radical

The Lila Carmichael DRE, Energy Technology analyst, said: “If Musk has solved storage problems and costs problems, it is not just a new engine – it would be an event that turns off electric battery cars as we know them.”

Chaos on social networks

A few minutes after Musk’s comment, the hashtags #Hydrogentsla and #evobliteration began to be global trends. While some users have celebrated him as “a chaotic genius at most Elon”, others have accused him of making fun of investors and customers.

A viral position said: “This type spent a decade to sell us electric cars, it is now about to sell hydrogen there as if it were a touch in a science fiction film.”

What will happen now?

Musk has promised to completely reveal the engine prototype this summer, with the assertion that will feed a new range of Tesla vehicles capable of accelerating 0 to 60 MPH in less than 1.8 seconds and with a supply time of only 3 minutes.

Sector experts are skeptical, but if history has taught us something is that betting against the most daring ideas of musk could be a risky decision.