Armin Laschet, leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union, CDU, was laughed at in front of cameras for his comment about the future of automobiles. Mr Laschet made a comment concerning hydrogen technology in cars that was immediately ridiculed by Mr Musk. At the Tesla construction site in Grünheide in Berlin on Friday, Mr Laschet was speaking to Mr Musk about the electric car industry and said: “What is the future of cars?”
Then Mr Laschet began to list alternatives to using electricity to power vehicles, including hydrogen.
However, Mr Musk then waved off that comment and interrupted the politician.
Mr Musk then said: “Electric, of course.
“Hydrogen is a waste of time. Then Musk burst out laughing.”
Mr Laschet’s list of other ways to power vehicles fell flat as Mr Musk continued laughing.
The event promised to make positive images for Mr Laschet’s election campaign.
But, with Mr Musk laughing at the CDU leader in front of cameras, the opportunity seemed to go to waste.
German media has stated Mr Laschet has been dealt a serious blow by the Tesla CEO’s sneering.
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