RE: Where?21 Nov 2025 09:19
A bit of Friday fun for those posters who have previously said myself and others are impatient and new technology takes time. A brief comparison of what AFC have achieved compared to what Elon Musk has achieved over the same time frame.
• AFC Energy (Blue track):• 2007: Floated on AIM
• 2015: First commercial-scale alkaline fuel cell system
• 2019–2022: Partnerships with ABB, Acciona, Extreme E; launch of H-Power systems
• 2023–2025: Continued pilot deployments, market cap ~£100m
• Elon Musk (Green track):• 2008–2010: Tesla CEO, Roadster launch, Tesla IPO
• 2012–2018: SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS, Falcon Heavy launch
• 2019–2021: Starlink rollout, Tesla becomes most valuable carmaker, Musk becomes world’s richest person
• 2022–2023: Twitter acquisition, rebranded as X, launch of xAI, unveiling of Tesla Optimus humanoid robot prototype
• 2024–2025: Starship test flights, global Starlink coverage, Tesla scaling EV production
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🔍 Key Contrast
• AFC Energy: Incremental progress in hydrogen fuel cell technology, focused on niche industrial and off-grid applications.
• Elon Musk: Transformative, multi-industry impact — EVs, rockets, satellites, AI, social media, and robotics.