Something happened on a stage in Texas last week that the rest of the auto industry is still trying to figure out how to respond to. Elon Musk walked out, lifted a small piece of hardware over his head, and within forty eight hours, executives at three major car companies reportedly called emergency meetings. One engineer who saw the footage said he felt physically sick. Another said it was over. Not the kind of “over” you say casually. The kind you whisper. So what is this thing, why is it terrifying every rival in the electric vehicle race, and could it really end the war overnight?
Tesla Unveiled a New Engine Technology — And It Could End the EV War Overnight
