Musk’s faster gas turbine path comes with a pollution problem
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-08-31
Elon Musk revealed a secretive new SpaceX foundry allows casting its own turbine blades, aiming to get gas power online 18 months faster than competitors. However, this strategy bets on a fuel source already triggering lawsuits and health studies where similar turbines are installed.
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