In a sensational press conference, Toshihiro Mibe, CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., released a bold and controversial declaration that has shocked the world automotive world:“This new engine will completely destroy the electric car industry!”

Is it just a marketing stunt or the beginning of a real technological revolution? According to Honda, it is a revolutionary internal combustion engine powered by synthetic carbon summary fuels, an innovation that could radically transform a market currently dominated by electric car giants such as Tesla, Byd and Rivian.

A revolutionary and climatically neutral technology

The peculiarity of this engine is its ability to function with synthetic fuels derived from green hydrogen and caught atmospheric co₂, creating a practically emissions -free energy cycle. Mibe explains it as follows:“We don’t want to compete with electric vehicles. We want to make them obsolete.”

Honda engineers claim that this engine emits less than 10% of the CO₂ produced by conventional combustion engines, while avoiding the main problems of electric vehicles, such as lithium deficiency, battery recycling and autonomy anxiety.

A direct criticism of the offensive of electric cars

Honda’s announcement was not only of a technical, but also ideological nature. Mibe criticized the global trend towards electric vehicles, defining it“A hasty and politically motivated solution that does not take into account sustainability in a balanced way”.

I stressed that this new approach ismore inclusive, in particular for developing countries that do not have the infrastructures or resources necessary for a widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

Market reactions and shock waves

From the announcement, Honda shares increased by 17% to the Tokyo stock exchange, while those of the main electric car manufacturers have slightly decreased. Sector analysts already speak of a “paradigm clash” between complete electrification and the rise of technologies based on synthetic fuels.

Toyota, who has long promoted a diversified approach to clean mobility, has welcomed the news. Tesla, on the other hand, remained unusually in silence, an unusual move for CEO Elon Musk, known for its promptness of reflections on social media.

The end of the era of electric vehicles?

Although the new Honda engine has not yet entered mass production and has not received global certification, this development could trigger a new technological war in the automotive industry. If Honda will maintain its promises, it could redefine not only the type of car we drive, but also the true meaning of “sustainable mobility”.

The world is observing the situation carefully. Will this engine be the panacea that will annihilate electric cars or only another domino effect in the ongoing battle on the future of transport? One thing is certain: Honda has returned to the spotlight, and her reputation is stronger than ever.